Senior Support Worker - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Percy Hedley Foundation

Percy Hedley Foundation

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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.

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a a senior support worker to join our fantastic team at Chipchase House, based in the heart of the community within Forest Hall.

Chipchase House is home to 40 residents with physical or learning disabilities, who live across 3 separate buildings. Chipchase House is busy and energetic service, full of laughter where no two days are the same. We take a person centred approach to the care we give and provide positive behaviour support to residents.

A flexible working approach is essential as the post will include working occasional evenings, alternate weekend days and Bank Holidays.

In return, in addition to our excellent benefits, we will support your continued professional development, supervision and career development opportunities.

About You

NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care
Experience of working within adult residential care services
Knowledge and desirable experience of senior support worker

If you think this would be the perfect role for you and you could be an asset to our team, we would love to hear from you

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
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)