Support Worker - Low Fell, United Kingdom - Be Caring

Be Caring

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Low Fell, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Applicants must be based in Tyneside, UK._
This service is in
Low Fell (Gateshead) and we are recruiting
FEMALE Support Workers only.

Our in-house Learning Disabilities Trainer will ensure you have the competencies and specialist learning disabilities training for your role.

Pay
:£10.00 p/hr (8am8pm)
Working on shifts,
paid from start to finish.
Mileage
40p per mile & 15p per mile for cyclists:
Bonus schemes:up to £300 new starter (based on average hours worked), £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher

As a
Learning Disabilities Support Worker
, you will be based in Low Fell
, supporting a very sociable and artistic 56-year-old woman
to live a happy and fulfilled life, participating in local community activities such flower arranging, going for coffee, shopping, arts & crafts.

She loves baking and enjoys her fashion. **You will support this individual to learn independent living skills such as managing a tenancy, cooking, and cleaning.

LIFE by Be Caring is looking to recruit experienced
Support Workers to join a newly established Independent Supported Living (ISL) service in the
Low Fell (NE10) area of Gateshead. As a
Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will be part of an integral team providing tailored person-centred care to our tenants which is both meaningful and wellbeing focused.

Join our team of
Learning Disabilities Support Workers.

We offer various shift patterns, including:

Parttime hours available
Fulltime hours available
Weekend work undertaken on a rota basis.
12hr shifts (8am8pm)

Benefits
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Bonus schemes: up to £450 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.
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Fully funded DBS.
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Paid induction training: 2 weeks classroom-based, includes 2 days shadowing and additional online modules. Care certificate completed within 3 months.
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Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
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Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
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Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.
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Mileage: 40p/mile (driver) 15p/mile (cyclist).

Job Role
You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great
Support Worker.

If you have, a warm and welcoming smile then a role with
Be Caring could be the right fit for you.

As a
Support Worker, you will be kind and compassionate building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families.

At
LIFE, we want everyone to reach their full potential.

As a Support Worker, you will:

Be engaging, calm, and have a cando attitude, learning and adapting with the individual you're supporting
Be a great communicator, listening to the individual to understand their wants, needs, dreams and ambitions.
Have the individual's best interests in everything you do, protecting their dignity
Be a motivator, encouraging and guiding the individual to take small but brave steps towards learning new skills, meeting new people and attending local community groups
Support the individual to become as independent as they can, making their own choices and decisions

, Part-time

Benefits: