Support Worker (Tyne House) Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Tyne House and Moorview is a residential service across three buildings in Jesmond, close to transport links and the city centre. The people who live in the service are younger adults from age 18 - 50, who all have complex learning disabilities.
You could earn up to £21,575.00 - £23,194.00 per year, based on 37 hours per week.
The people we support amaze and challenge us on a daily basis. We support them to enjoy an active life including attending our specialist College and Day services during the week.
Working and living at this service is great fun and the residents enjoy socialising together with friends, family and with the staff teams. Activities are varied and include visits to the pub, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, music events, karaoke, bowling, gaming, reading, relaxing and having a great laugh together to name a few.
We now have an exciting opportunity and are looking for the right person to join our friendly team; if that’s you, you will be energetic, enthusiastic, and full of great ideas, with a great passion to ensure that the people we support enjoy the best life possible!
Above all we want someone that shares our values including:
- a commitment to quality and being the best service we possibly can
- providing excellent care, support and quality of life to all of the poeple we support
- always ensuring dignity and respect for the people that we support
- being a committed team worker and great team member
As a member of our team its vital you have a great sense of humour and the resilience to understand that this role requires dedication, flexibility and the drive to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. Our residents love trying new things and you’ll love coming up with activities and planning days out to make sure no two days are the same.
Some of our amazing young people can display behaviours that can be challenging at times, and other young people have hearing loss and use British Sign Language. We will provide full support and training to enable you to work in our team, so experience is not essential and if you have experience of this level of required support already or other transferable skills, we would really love to speak with you.
Please be aware that this role requires working around the young people’s lives 24/7, so will require early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends.
If you think this role would be perfect for you and you want to make a difference to the lives of the wonderful people we support, then we would love to hear from you today!
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.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
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. INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.21-£12.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
