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Would you enjoy working in Social Care?

Do you have the values, passion and empathy we are looking for?

You do not need any qualifications or experience to join us as a Enabling Support Worker (Waking Nights). We only ask that you have the ambition to make a positive contribution to people’s life, are compassionate and kind. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

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A bit about the role

We are looking to recruit a support team for a young person, in their 20s who has Autism, Learning Disability and Mental Health support needs. The person lives independently in their own flat in Whickham. The person would like to work with people who have personal or professional experience of autism. The person needs support to maintain the flat and tenancy, establish healthy routines and engage in community access. They would like support to attend college and seek further education and employment opportunities. They would also like sporty, active staff who don't mind being outdoors even when it's cold! Staff will need to be calm, good at keeping strict professional boundaries and able to adapt their approach to suit the person's needs. This is a great opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, including Community Mental Health Teams, to make a really positive difference to someone's life

Thank you for choosing Livability

• Our Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we welcome you, along with our benefits and induction programme. The Welcome Bonus scheme is for new staff: For Enabling Support Workers and Team Leaders joining our team. When you join, you will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing support and training. Following a successful probation, you will receive £500, and another £500 on the arrival of your first anniversary with Livability. Subject to T&C's

Recommend a Friend

• If you know someone who would share our commitment to provide first-class care to the people we support, we want to hear from you. As an existing and valued member of our Livability team, who shares our values and aspirations, we invite your recommendations. In return, we will thank you with a reward of up to £250.
  

In return, Livability will provide:

• Effective induction and Training in your new role.
• The opportunity to develop and grow into a subject matter expert through a defined career pathway.
• You can join Livability academy and be supported to achieve a nationally recognised qualification that align with your role and our strategic aims.
• A generous Annual Leave and Pension.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Livability is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.