Support Workers (multiple vacancies) - Learning Disabilities - Newcastle
Be Caring Ltd
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Job summary
Be Caring Ltd is seeking compassionate and skilled Support Workers for their services across Newcastle and Gateshead. Roles are available in support of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism, where you will help them engage meaningfully in their communities.
With opportunities for flexible hours and essential training, if you are calm, kind, and willing to learn, we invite you to apply to make a positive difference in others' lives.
Competitive pay rates starting from £12.75 per hour, with comprehensive support benefits.
Qualifications
- Experience in care or supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or ADHD is desirable.
- Calm, confident, and resilient candidates preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
- Assist clients in maintaining their homes and accessing the community.
- Perform required clinical tasks, including tracheostomy care.
Skills
Job description
LIFE by Be Caring is recruiting compassionate, skilled and values-driven Support Workers to join our specialist Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care services across Newcastle and Gateshead. These are active, rewarding roles where you'll be part of structured, person-centred support packages - helping people to live safely, confidently and meaningfully in their communities.
We are unable to offer sponsorships
(With the opportunity to pick up work in our other support services to bring up to full-time hours)
12-hour shifts (06:45 - 18:45) | £13.30 per hour
For this role, we are recruiting a part-time female driver (applicants must be over 25, with a manual driving licence and comfortable driving a motability car).
We are recruiting a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to join our specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism services across Newcastle and Gateshead. This is an active, rewarding role where you'll be part of a structured support package supporting a lovely lady to live safely and meaningfully.
Applicants will be calm and resilient with strong English language communication skills. They will be comfortable managing large amounts of phlegm (due to tracheostomy) and physically strong.
The successful applicant will be trained in all required clinical tasks, including:
- Tracheostomy care
- Cough Assist
- PEG feeding
About the Client: The client enjoys having a laugh and friendly banter with her support team. She enjoys NUFC, watching soaps, listening to music and reality TV. She likes getting out and about, including visits to her caravan during the summer as well as trips to Kielder (Calvert Trust).
Hours to be discussed | £12.75 per hour
We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Female Outreach Support Worker to join a small, dedicated team supporting a young woman who is moving into her own flat in Heaton, Newcastle.
The young lady has a Learning Disability, Autism and ADHA and is looking for support to help her develop independence, build confidence, and enjoy the activities she loves.
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to her individual needs. You will help her maintain her home, access her local community, develop life skills, and participate in activities that are meaningful to her.
The young lady enjoys:
- Harry Potter
- Arts and crafts
- Shopping
- Studying Hair and Beauty
Supporting her to engage in these interests will be an important part of the role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Consistent in their approach
- Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
- A good listener with excellent communication skills
- Patient, resilient, and understanding
- Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support
- Able to encourage independence while offering appropriate guidance and reassurance
Previous experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or ADHD is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a commitment to person-centred support are equally important.
Supporting a client with Williams Syndrome and a Learning Disability
£12.75 per hour | 24-hour shifts (including a Sleep In)
For this role, we are recruiting an experienced full-time male Support Worker. This is an active, rewarding role where you'll be part of a structured support package supporting a gentleman to living safely in the community.
About the Client: This gentleman enjoys going out into the community, meeting new people, and participating in activities. His interests include drama, animals and crafts.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm, confident and resilient
- Consistent in their approach
- Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
- An excellent listener with strong communication skills
- Patient, understanding, and compassionate
- Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality support
- Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance
£13.30 per hour
Holmes Close is a specialist supported living service compromising of five bungalows, supporting up to 14 residents. Our dedicated team provides 24/7 support, Positive Behaviour Support, and person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and aspirations.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience working in care and support
- A caring, compassionate, and respectful approach
- Strong values that promote dignity, choice, inclusion, and independence
- Experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and/or Mental Health needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
You don’t need a degree or formal care qualifications – what matters is your values, attitude and willingness to learn. If you’re calm, kind, consistent and committed to doing the right thing, we’ll equip you with the skills. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll make a visible, positive difference to people’s lives, then we’d love to hear from you.
- Match your skills and availability to the right person
- Answer any questions you have about rotas, training and progression
Start your next chapter with LIFE by Be Caring – and help people live safer, happier and more independent lives, every day.
- Fully funded DBS
- Paid induction training – classroom-based, shadowing and online learning
- Specialist training, including:
- Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Autism and Learning Disabilities
- Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
- Funded qualifications, including Level 3 and other accredited courses
- Holiday pay that grows with length of service
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support for you and your dependants
- Optional GMB union membership
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