Requirements:
Female applicants Drivers only (with access to own vehicle) LIFE by Be Caring is looking to recruit Support Workers to join our learning disabilities team across Newcastle and Gateshead. As a Support Worker you will support people to live happy and fulfilled lives within their local communities.
Ensuring individual support needs are met through person-centred tailored support that promotes choice, independence and their voice.
Pay: £ p/hr (complex rate) / £ p/hr (non-complex rate)
Mileage: 45p per mile (drivers) for miles covered while driving between calls when required in an emergency
Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.
As a Support Worker with our LIFE Service , you will work flexibly to support all our services, including our:
Independent Supported Living services – Newcastle & Gateshead Outreach services across Newcastle & Gateshead Shared Living Services - West Denton & Dinnington We are recruiting:
Fu ll-time Support Workers Female applicants only Drivers only (with access to own vehicle) Benefits
Fully funded DBS . Paid induction training. Training development: funded Level 3 and other accredited courses. Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents. Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB. Job Role
You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great Support Worker . If you have, a warm and welcoming smile then a role with Be Caring would be the right fit for you. As a Support Worker , you will be kind and compassionate building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families. At LIFE , we want everyone to reach their full potential. As a Support Worker , you will:
Be Kind & Be Happy: Be engaging, calm, and have a can-do attitude, learning and adapting with the person you’re supporting. Be the Best You Can Be: Be a great communicator, listening to the person to understand their wants, needs, dreams and ambitions. Be Safe: Have the person’s best interests in everything you do, protecting their privacy and dignity. Be Involved: Be a motivator, encouraging and guiding the individual to take small but brave steps towards learning new skills, meeting new people and attending local community groups. Be Proud: Support the person to become as independent as they can, making their own choices, decisions and managing their finances. Training
Paid induction training: classroom-based, includes shadowing and additional online modules. Additional Specialist Training: provided to all new recruits - equipping you to meet the needs of the people we support and enabling you to provide person-centred approach. Training delivered by our amazing team; Debs, Steve, David. Training development: funded Level 3 and other accredited courses. Apply today and Andrea our friendly Recruitment Officer will be in touch!
