Advanced Support Worker - Bank - Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Are you a Bank Support Worker that is looking to progress in your career? Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money? Community Integrated Care is recruiting for Bank Advanced Support Worker, with flexible shift patterns. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities and autism who have complex needs, to lead the best life possible.

Benefits & USP’s

• £14.78 per hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do. Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of “Your Life, Your Choice” and our strategy “Best Lives Possible”. We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards! We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop if you decide to advance your career with us.

Role and responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and autism with complex needs to lead the best life possible.
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support and provide consistent, person-centred care.
• Follow care plans and contribute to a safe and supportive environment.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and sensory communication, and physical health. If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care. You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.

Development and training

We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and the Picture Exchange System.

Recruitment process and contact

During recruitment you will meet the people we support in their home to understand their needs. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk.

Equality and inclusion

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their true selves to work. For more information about our inclusion plan, see our public materials.