Night Support Worker (Chipchase) Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
We are looking for a Night support worker with a great sense of humour, and who is a real team player. Our service is a residential home for individuals with physical and learning disabilities whom require intimate personal care.
You could earn £22,369.00 - £23,194.00 per year, based on 37 hours per week
Chipchase House is a busy and energetic service, full of laughter where no two days are the same. Our team have brilliant relationships with the people we support and take up every opportunity to brighten up their day. The people we support have a wide range of interests from knitting and the cinema right through to loving rock music and high wire diving. We take great pride in being able to support our residents in achieving their goals.
It is important to be a real team player, and having the flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team to ensure we maintain the highest level of care. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for providing person centred care and support in an environment which encourages residents to develop and maintain their own skills, to live independently and live a fulfilled life, ensuring that our residents have a safe, caring and positive home environment. This role entails attending to the personal care of the people we support, promoting dignity and respect.
Predominately this role is night shift, however staff may be required to work day shift on occasions.
If you think this role sounds perfect for you and you would like to join our amazing team, then we would love to hear from you!
Who We Are
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
Why Work for Us
At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping (Phab rewards)
- Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training/development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.63-£12.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 20/02/2023
