Gateshead Support Worker For D

ID Support - Support Worker for D

We have an opportunity for someone to join our team to support a young person who lives in the Wardley area of Gateshead.

D is 17 years old and lives with his parents. He has learning disabilities and Autism which means he has difficulties in communicating and interacting with others, especially people he does not know. He does use picture to speech technology to facilitate communication and decision making and continues to develop these skills.

. He would like to be supported by people who are positive and upbeat.

D attends college each weekday and would like support at home on a Tuesday and Thursday evening to enable his parents a break from their caring role.

D does require some support with personal care.

He will be supported by two staff.

The shift time would be 18-22 on a Tuesday and Thursday.

• 4 weekly rota
• 4 weekly pay
• Contracted hours
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates of pay
• Buddy system for new starters
• Rewards and recognition
• Competitive mileage allowance
• Refer a friend bonus of £250
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
• Fully funded, fantastic training and development opportunities
• Funded enhanced DBS
• We are positive about work/life balance
• We invest in our workforce
• 24 hour on call support and debrief available
• Access to a confidential stress helpline
• Opportunities for progression

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to a car? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Reference ID: SW- D- Eve