Support Worker - Adult LD

Are you a residential support worker looking for your next step up? This could be the role for you:

About the service:

This service provides support for 12 young adults with learning and physical disabilities who require support in every aspect of life. Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne you will help organise and support the service users in a variety of leisure activities including attending swimming, football matches, eating out, pubs, cinema, bowling, and shopping.

About you:

The successful candidate will be an experienced support worker with:

· Experience Leading a team.

· A flexible and person-centred approach to care.

· Experience in a residential setting.

· A team centred mentality.

· Ability to adapt to evolving situations.

· Excellent communication skills.

· An NVQ level 3 in care is desirable but not essential.

What you will do:

Your job role will involve:

· Delegating workloads and responsibilities in accordance with support plans.

· Acting as shift lead and direct staff to tasks within their job descriptions.

· Facilitating and taking part in debriefs and promoting reflective working practice.

· Ensuring a safe and stimulating home environment for the residents.

· Following risk assessments and being aware of risks to residents.

In return you’ll get:

A base salary of £25,800 - £27,800 as well as the following benefits:

· Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping.

· Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)

· Induction and ongoing training.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Cycle to Work Scheme.

· Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services).

If you are looking for your next step apply here to get you career development going.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of any vulnerable children, young people, or adults. Applicants should be aware that the job will only be offered to successful applicants subject to the DBS and other employment checks.

Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ level 3 in health and soicial care (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: ta2023