Support Workers (multiple vacancies) Learning Disabilities Newcastle

LIFE by Be Caring is recruiting compassionate skilled and values-driven Support Workers to join our specialist Learning Disabilities Autism Mental Health and Complex Care services across Newcastle and Gateshead. These are active rewarding roles where youll be part of structured person-centred support packages - helping people to live safely confidently and meaningfully in their communities.

We are unable to offer sponsorships

(With the opportunity to pick up work in our other support services to bring up to full-time hours)

12-hour shifts (06:45 - 18:45) 13.30 per hour

For this role we are recruiting a part-time female driver (applicants must be over 25 with a manual driving licence and comfortable driving a motability car).

We are recruiting a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to join our specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism services across Newcastle and Gateshead. This is an active rewarding role where youll be part of a structured support package supporting a lovely lady to live safely and meaningfully.

Applicants will be calm and resilient with strong English language communication skills. They will be comfortable managing large amounts of phlegm (due to tracheostomy) and physically strong.

The successful applicant will be trained in all required clinical tasks including:

• Tracheostomy care
• Cough Assist
• PEG feeding

About the Client: The client enjoys having a laugh and friendly banter with her support team. She enjoys NUFC watching soaps listening to music and reality TV. She likes getting out and about including visits to her caravan during the summer as well as trips to Kielder (Calvert Trust).

Hours to be discussed 12.75 per hour

We are seeking a caring reliable and enthusiastic Female Outreach Support Worker to join a small dedicated team supporting a young woman who is moving into her own flat in Heaton Newcastle.

The young lady has a Learning Disability Autism and ADHA and is looking for support to help her develop independence build confidence and enjoy the activities she loves.

As a Support Worker you will provide person-centred support tailored to her individual needs. You will help her maintain her home access her local community develop life skills and participate in activities that are meaningful to her.

The young lady enjoys:

• Harry Potter
• Arts and crafts
• Shopping
• Studying Hair and Beauty

Supporting her to engage in these interests will be an important part of the role.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Consistent in their approach
• Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
• A good listener with excellent communication skills
• Patient resilient and understanding
• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support
• Able to encourage independence while offering appropriate guidance and reassurance

Previous experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities Autism or ADHD is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude willingness to learn and a commitment to person-centred support are equally important.

Supporting a client with Williams Syndrome and a Learning Disability

12.75 per hour 24-hour shifts (including a Sleep In)

For this role we are recruiting an experienced full-time male Support Worker. This is an active rewarding role where youll be part of a structured support package supporting a gentleman to living safely in the community.

About the Client: This gentleman enjoys going out into the community meeting new people and participating in activities. His interests include drama animals and crafts.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm confident and resilient
• Consistent in their approach
• Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
• An excellent listener with strong communication skills
• Patient understanding and compassionate
• Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality support
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance
  

13.30 per hour

Holmes Close is a specialist supported living service compromising of five bungalows supporting up to 14 residents. Our dedicated team provides 24/7 support Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred care tailored to each individuals needs strengths and aspirations.

What were looking for:

• Previous experience working in care and support
• A caring compassionate and respectful approach
• Strong values that promote dignity choice inclusion and independence
• Experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities Autism and/or Mental Health needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred support

You dont need a degree or formal care qualifications what matters is your values attitude and willingness to learn. If youre calm kind consistent and committed to doing the right thing well equip you with the skills. If youre looking for a role where youll make a visible positive difference to peoples lives then wed love to hear from you.

• Match your skills and availability to the right person
• Answer any questions you have about rotas training and progression

Start your next chapter with LIFE by Be Caring and help people live safer happier and more independent lives every day.

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training classroom-based shadowing and online learning
• Specialist training including:
  • Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Autism and Learning Disabilities
  • Safeguarding dignity equality & diversity
• Funded qualifications including Level 3 and other accredited courses
• Holiday pay that grows with length of service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support for you and your dependants
• Optional GMB union membership

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