Support Worker (Chipchase House)

Who Are We?

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. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.

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 are looking to appoint a Support Worker who has a real passion and drive to want to make a difference with the people we support. We need Support Workers who are able to work with people who may have a learning disability, a physical disability and/or complex health needs.

Chipchase House is bright and vibrant, where the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Chipchase never stops and you will need to be energetic with a “can-do” approach. The people we support are aged anywhere from 30 to 80, have a wide range of interests, hobbies, activities, wishes and goals that we take pride in supporting them to achieve.

It is important to be approachable, kind and willing to adapt in a fast paced environment. A great sense of humour and a real team player is key to ensuring the people we support lead fulfilling life’s with dignity and respect.

You will also work with people to ensure their health and wellbeing is maintained, therefore need to be able to build positive relationships with external stakeholders such as GP’s and social workers, go to appointments and be able to identify when people need additional support.

Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care.

This service provides round the clock residential care operating 365 days a year so you must be fully flexible Monday - Sunday.

If you think you have what it takes to join 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:

• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years service (pro-rated for part-time 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)
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements . Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,654.00-£24,354.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• available to work 37 hours a week and fully flexible across 7 days?
• Experience working with complex needs
• Experience working with Learning disabilities and Physical disabilities

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care? (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person