Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Blaydon Gateshead
Salary: £10.25 per hour (plus excellent benefits)
Job type: Full time
Extraordinary times calls for extraordinary people!
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
- Pension Contribution
- The opportunity to be part of our UR Stars Recognition Scheme
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
- Refer a friend scheme
Male Applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 – Section 9 – Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.
The service is a three bedroom house located in Winlaton, near Blaydon.
We support a young man in his thirties with Smith-Magenis syndrome. He has 2 staff to support him through the day, and 1 waking night staff and 1 sleep-in staff member. There is no personal care involved however he may require support via prompting. His behaviour can be intense and challenging at times until he gets to know you, so some experience in challenging behaviour would help but it’s not essential. You would be working in a very experienced team most of whom have been supporting this young man for many years so you will be very well supported.
The gentleman is very independent and like’s his daily routine .He loves to be involved in cooking his own meals, making drinks and baking however he needs prompts and support to complete his daily routine and household tasks. He also loves spending time with his family and is very family orientated his family are the most important people in his life.
The gentleman is very sociable, fun to be around and is able communicate verbally, so he will tell you what he likes and dislikes.
His hobbies are bowling, playing pool, board games, going to cinema and having meals out, he also likes playing his guitar and listening to music as well as playing computer games and seems to enjoy IT in general
The gentleman has his own car and enjoys going for outings with his staff team, he loves to listen to music whilst he is travelling, and makes his own playlist in advance. He likes to visit Saltwell Park and local cafes. He likes to go on holiday and is supported to do so you must be prepared to go on holiday should he want you to do so.
The gentleman can sometimes demonstrate some behaviour’s which challenge, however, staff are trained in Positive Behaviour Support, so those occasions are very few and far between as staff are very pro-active in their support.
We are looking for someone who can play an important part in the gentleman’s life, someone who takes the time to listen, has shared hobbies, can preferably drive, and is motivated to ensure positive outcomes on a day to day basis
What would you be doing?
The gentleman needs thoughtful, patient, enthusiastic and caring people to support him.
Your days will be varied as you will supporting him with all aspects of his daily life so this means we need you to be adaptable as we always encourage choice and choices encourage change.
About you
Supporting people also means doing the things that keep us safe and the gentleman we support needs staff who can help him to take care of his health needs. You will be supporting in attending health appointments which may also cause anxiety, and working with his family who are really important part of his life.You may also need to make decisions and advocate against discrimination where needed.
Do you hold a full driving licence?
If you genuinely enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives, are approachable, motivated, kind and a good listener please do get in touch.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; personal carer, care manager, support staff, Care Assistant, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.
