Support Worker

We have a great opportunity for Support Workers to join our established team!

Do you want the opportunity to develop your skillset, work through challenges and deliver quality care and support? If you have the right values and skills we would like to meet you!

We are looking for the right people to join our team and work in our service which specialises in Mental Health provision. We are committed to safer recruitment and working with vulnerable adults. This is a fantastic time to join our company and take advantage of our benefits and opportunities to progress.

We are recruiting Support Staff with at least 1 years' experience who can undertake the following:

• Managing and supporting individuals with Mental Health needs or transferable experience supporting other complex needs.
• Managing complex behaviour and risks presented.
• Professional and able to communicate effectively.
• Motivating individuals to develop their skills and set goals.
• Supporting individuals working towards their goals.
• Supporting with daily and independent living tasks.
• Providing support to access the community.
• Supporting individuals to integrate back into the community.
• Working under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To have a minimum NVQ L2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to undertake further training.

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:

• Flexible.
• Reflective in practice.
• Team Player.
• Compassionate.
• Professional.
• Problem Solving.
• Good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and how they can affect behaviour.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Good level of assessing risk.
• Accountable.
• High Work Ethic.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Variety of full and part time contracts
• Company pension
• Free DBS renewal
• Refer a Friend Scheme Available
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links
• Wellness programme
• Free access to many training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing career development opportunities as we plan to develop additional houses on this site and other sites.
• Overtime opportunities

We offer specialised training, company pension and development opportunities. We have permanent full and part time positions available and all successful candidates with satisfactory references can expect to receive from us the following:

• Enhanced DBS checks paid for by the company.
• Staff are paid monthly on the 10th of each month.
• 28 days annual leave based on full time contract of 40 hours (including bank holidays). Two additional days annual leave granted following two years consecutive service with the company.
• All staff are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• Staff receive an induction upon commencement of their employment.
• Training is paid for by the company, including any updates.
• All staff work a variety of days, nights, and weekends.
• All staff can expect to work day shifts and 12-hour night shifts.
• Support Worker hourly rate from April 2024 will be £12.00 in line with living wages.
• This role is subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.

Please contact Lisa Napper on 0191 4618795 for further information and to request an application form, or by email.

COVID-19 considerations:

All Public Health and Government Guidance is adhered to and updated as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Mental Health or learning disability: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker - Gateshead