Full Time and Part Time (30 hours) Support Workers

Support Workers Rowlands Gill Gateshead

We are a supported living organisation specialising in bespoke support packages for people with learning disabilities and Autism who want to live fulfilling lives in their own homes within their community. We are now looking for Support Workers to join our team in the Gateshead area supporting a wonderful young person with Autism and a Learning Disability as they take the exciting step of moving into their own home.

Both a Full-Time (40 hours) contract and a Part-Time (30 hours) contract are available.

About the Role

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference. You will be supporting the person to express their wishes needs and aspirations while helping them to enjoy the things they love most.

They enjoy:

• Disney TV YouTube and music
• Matching up colours
• Cooking
• Walks on the beach and in the countryside

They thrive on structure and routine and will need a consistent supportive staff team who can help them live a happy and meaningful life.

Pay & Benefits

• 14.22 per hour
• 101.68 127.10 per sleep-in
• Average annual salary of 32000 (based on full-time hours)
• Friend referral scheme with cash bonus
• 500 bonus upon completing 6 months of service
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Extra day of holiday after 5 years service
• Monthly prize draw giveaway (prizes up to 25)
• Become a partner in our employee-owned trust after 1 year and be eligible for annual bonuses
• Sick pay scheme and Smart Health wellbeing services
• Funded social events for team building & staff engagement
• Holiday pay includes an average of sleep shifts and overtime
• Progression and career opportunities

What Were Looking For

If you have the following wed love to hear from you:

• Social care qualifications and/or relevant training in supporting autistic people & those with learning disabilities
• Commitment to further training and development
• A person-centred inclusive approach
• A positive outlook creating a happy environment and supporting quality of life
• Experience working with individuals who display behaviours that challenge
• Flexible responsive and person-centred support skills
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (training provided)
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (training provided)
• Confidence using & implementing positive behaviour support plans (training provided)
• Knowledge or experience of intensive interaction or rebound therapy (training can be provided)
• Effective communication skills and familiarity with communication aids (PECS Now & Next intensive interaction etc.)
• A clean driving licence and willingness to be a named driver
• Ability to swim and enjoy swimming activities

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with family advocates and professionals
• Encourage the development of life skills
• Support with a range of household tasks including cooking cleaning and laundry maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Work as part of a consistent long-term staff team to build trust and strong relationships

Additional Information

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
• Unfortunately we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship at this time
• Shifts will include evenings weekends and waking nights

Required Experience:

IC