Support Workers - Learning Disabilities

Be Caring; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative care service is seeking Support Workers in Newcastle to assist individuals with learning disabilities. No degree or care qualifications are required; instead, a compassionate and engaging nature is essential. Responsibilities include promoting independence and supporting daily activities. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and various benefits such as a fully funded DBS and paid induction training.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Optional union membership

Qualifications

• A warm and welcoming smile.
• Ability to build caring relationships with individuals and their families.
• Engagement and adaptability in supporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their daily lives.
• Encourage independence and choice.
• Protect their privacy and dignity.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Overview

LIFE by Be Caring is looking to recruit Support Workers to join our learning disabilities team across Newcastle and North Tyneside. As a Support Worker you will support people to live happy and fulfilled lives within their local communities. Ensuring individual support needs are met through person-centred tailored support that promotes choice independence and their voice.

Pay

12.25 p/hr (non-complex rate) - 12.80 p/hr (complex rate)

Bonus schemes

up to 300 new starter 300 Refer a Friend 300 annual bonus. 25 birthday gift voucher.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training.
• Training development: funded Level 3 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free 24-hour helpline advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Role

You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great Support Worker. If you have a warm and welcoming smile then a role with Be Caring would be the right fit for you. As a Support Worker you will be kind and compassionate, building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families. At LIFE we want everyone to reach their full potential.

As a Support Worker you will

• Be Kind & Be Happy: Be engaging, calm and have a can-do attitude learning and adapting with the person youre supporting.
• Be the Best You Can Be: Be a great communicator, listening to the person to understand their wants, needs, dreams and ambitions.
• Be Safe: Have the person’s best interests in everything you do, protecting their privacy and dignity.
• Be Involved: Be a motivator, encouraging and guiding the person you support to take small but brave steps towards learning new skills, meeting new people and attending local community groups.
• Be Proud: Support the person to become as independent as they can, making their own choices, decisions and managing their finances.

Training

• Paid induction training: classroom-based includes shadowing and additional online modules.
• Additional Specialist Training: provided to all new recruits - equipping you to meet the needs of the people we support and enabling you to provide person-centred approach.
• Training development: funded Level 3 and other accredited courses.

Apply today and Andrea, our friendly Recruitment Officer, will be in touch!

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 12 - 12