Support Workers

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking Part/Full Time Support Workers to assist a gentleman with complex needs in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves supporting him with daily living skills, personal care, and engaging in community activities. A focus on building independent life skills is essential. Candidates should have relevant experience, be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and have permission to work in the UK. Competitive hourly rates apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities or Autism.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Permission to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with his daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and independent life skills.
• Help access community-based activities.

Skills

Supporting adults with Learning Disabilities

Supporting individuals with Autism

Managing complex behavioural needs

Job description

Part/Full Time Support Workers

Hourly Rate: £12.21 during 7:00am-9:00pm.

Sleep in rate: £9.25 (9:00pm-7:00am)

Area: Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle

Hours: Work as part of a 24/7 care team on shift rota basis

Purpose of the role

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting a gentleman in his early 40s. He is outgoing, fun, polite and enjoys talking to others.

You will support him with his goals within his home environment or local community.

Activities of support vary from daily living skills, personal care, teaching and development of independent life skills to assistance with accessing community-based activities such as going swimming, music cafe, and other social and leisure activities.

He has Microcephaly, which causes a number of complex difficulties and challenging behaviours. A very detailed care plan is in place along with an individual MVA plan. These should be taken into account alongside the job description.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism or complex behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
• Permission to work in the U.K.

For further information please see the Job Description.

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.