Wellbeing Support Worker - Cover Role

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning home care provider is seeking a Wellbeing Support Worker to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for those who enjoy meeting new people and providing essential support to individuals in their community. You'll have the opportunity to work flexibly, develop new skills, and contribute to the well-being of others. With a focus on self-managed teams, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your input. If you're looking for a rewarding career path with guaranteed hours and the chance to make a real difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid overtime

30 days annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Training towards NVQ qualification

Self-managed teams

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a driving license and flexibility in their schedule.
• Proactive individuals who thrive in varied environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes, offering companionship and assistance.
• Work flexibly across teams to cover planned leave and ensure care continuity.

Skills

Flexibility

Decision-making

Team Leadership

Proactivity

Education

NVQ qualification

Job description

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Client:

BelleVie

Location:

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

63af82a1148b

Job Views:

26

Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

Do you have the passion to give something back to the people living in your community? Or, maybe you’re looking for a new career opportunity?

If so, BelleVie, an award-winning home care provider, is looking for you.

We work with wonderful individuals throughout Northumberland, all of whom have tales to tell and stories to share. They also have plans to make, and people to see, but they need a little help and support in doing so.

As a BelleVie Wellbeing Support Worker, you could be Dot's helping hand, Joan's shoulder to lean on, or Maureen's bus buddy. In return, you'll meet new people, form firm friendships, probably go on a fair few day trips - and be in no doubt that the work you do is both valued and vital.

We offer our services so that these people can lead the lives they love in the comfort of their own homes and get the support they need to live life their way. You'll learn new skills on the job, hone your decision-making and team-leadership capabilities, and take the first rewarding steps on a new career path - if that is the direction you’d like to take.

We'll provide you with the necessary training, advice, understanding, and empathy to succeed in your role, and, if you want to get a qualification, we'll pay to put you through your NVQ to give you the relevant experience.

We have teams of Wellbeing Support Workers supporting people in Blyth, Morpeth, Whitley Bay, Hexham and Ponteland. Teams are in charge of making sure their visits are covered when team members are on holidays, or on sick leave. To help alleviate the cover pressure so that every team member can have a good work-life balance, we are looking for a Wellbeing Support Worker who will work flexibly across the Blyth and Morpeth teams in the North East (and occasionally Hexham and Ponteland), to help cover planned leave (mainly holidays, scheduled in advance).

If you like meeting lots of different people (both colleagues and people we support), you are not phased by driving (and actually enjoy listening to music or podcasts while on the road!), and have flexibility in the week, this role is for you!

Why BelleVie?

Like other home care providers, we offer help around the home, personal care, as well as transportation, companionship, and plenty besides!

But that’s where the similarities with other providers ends. The best way for you to find out how, is to have a chat. But, to give you an idea of what we’re about, here are a few of our favourite points of difference:

• We don't have a boss. Our close-knit care teams are fully self-managed, meaning you get to make your own decisions but have the backing of peers.
• We pay well. We pay for all of the hours you're working - not just the hours you spend in someone's home.
• We will help you get qualified. We’ll help you train towards your NVQ if you want to grow your skill sets in care.
• We're fun!

The person we are looking for:

• Shares our values
• Thrives on variety in their day-to-day work and isn’t phased by frequent change.
• Has flexibility in their own schedule, and could provide cover any day of the week.
• Is proactive, and will contact teams to discuss their cover needs well in advance.
• Works together with the leadership team, by giving and receiving feedback, to continuously improve our tools and scheduling capability.

Conditions:

Guaranteed hours, either 26.5h/week (approx. 5 shifts of 5h + 1.5h team meeting) or 31.5/week (approx. 6 shifts of 5h + 1.5h team meeting) or 36.5/week (approx. 7 shifts of 5h + 1.5h team meeting). Paid overtime when going above the contracted hours.

Hourly rate of £11.30 for time spent in visits, and £10.50 for everything else (including training and travel between visits).

45p/mile to and from home, and between visits.

Work your 5h shifts flexibly in the week (including weekends), with two days off every week. No obligation to pick up last minute cover needs.

30 days pro-rata annual leave + day off on your birthday.

This cover role will be a 6 month pilot. If after those 6 months, this new role doesn’t bring the expected results (happier and more productive teams), this role will be transferred to a regular Wellbeing Support Worker role within the closest team.

Applicants need to have a driving licence, and ideally be located within the Blyth/Morpeth area.