Support Worker Gateshead, England
Job description
Do you enjoy some or all of these things? Cooking, walks in the park, going to the gym, swimming or sports.
Why not get paid to use your skills and do the things you enjoy to support a person we support to live in and be part of the local community within a supported living environment. Our support service is about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of their time in their own home.
If your answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you and share with you the exciting opportunities within a team that cares!
About you
It would be advantageous to have previous experience within a support worker/mental health role or similar. You will also need to be committed to your own learning and development as all team members will be trained Nappi Level 3 prior to the start date. Experience of behaviours that challenge is desirable.
We are looking for people who care about making every moment matter, regardless of qualifications or experience. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.
‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
The person we support's preference is to be supported by a female.
The Role
To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the person we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plan.
Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
What else Swanton can offer:
- Reward schemes such as long service awards, refer a friend scheme (£400 per referral), Above & Beyond Awards, retail discount scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
- We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton
- Free DBS check
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- behaviours that challenge: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
