Support Worker (Hedleys Horizons)

Support Worker (Hedleys Horizons) Newcastle upon Tyne, England

The Percy Hedley Foundation
Full Time Newcastle upon Tyne, England 20441 - 21575 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Who Are We?

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.

Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley’s Horizons is a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

Hedley’s Horizons is part of Adult Services which support individuals to participate in a variety of activities and enterprise sessions. It offers a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with autism, communication and sensory impairments and complex needs. On offer is a wide choice of activities that meet people's aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated team.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in our Horizons service. The role will involve working

Mondays 8.45 - 4.15pm

Tuesdays 8.45 - 4.00pm

Wednesdays 8.45 - 4.00pm (6.00pm once every 4 weeks)

Thursdays 8.45- 4.00pm

Fridays 8.45 - 4.00pm

It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support. Experience working with individuals with ASC or PMLD would be desirable.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work for Us

Hedley’s Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within the service and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

  • Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
  • Induction and ongoing training.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • 22 days holidays rising to 27 (including bank holidays)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/

The Percy Hedley Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

  • https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/88ad304393f3a481a4fc68f17ed5b80e/uploads/2021/12/16133503/Child-and-vulnerable-adults-Protection-Policy-HC-and-HH-V7-final.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,441.00-£21,575.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
  • Transport links
  • Wellness programme

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

  • Day centre

Shift:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Support Worker (Hedleys Horizons)
The Percy Hedley Foundation

www.percyhedley.org.uk
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Carole Harder
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Unknown
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1953
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