Care Support Assistant - Durham VN659 in North East

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As aCare Support Assistant with NEAS, youwill be key tosupporting adults in residentialcareandindependent supportedliving services to live theirvery bestlives.

Everyperson we support is different, and every day in this role is different too. As part of a caring, compassionate team,you will help with everything fromday-to-daytasks around the house,tooutings andtrips into the community,helpingthe adults you care forgain independence,while buildingstrong, trusting relationships with them.

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You might think that when you work in care, you'll be in a big, impersonal care home, but that could not be further from how we do things.

We run small, family style homes,designed to be sensory friendly for our residents, andaccommodating to any needsthey have.

It’s important to us that our houses feel likehome to theindividualslivingthere,an environment where they feel safe, confident, and as independent as possible–making that possible is part of what you will do in a NEAS home.

What you will bring:

You might not have worked in care before, or even heard terms likeneurodivergent, but that’s okay. We're looking for people who are compassionate, eager to learn, and want to make a difference every day.

Our staff come from a range of backgrounds, and all bring something different in terms of experience, skills, and personality. What they all share is a commitment to our residents, supporting them to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Sometimes you'll need to be resilient and flexible, as you may need to support our residents through periods of dysregulation, helping them get back to their day.

What we give you:

Your time at NEAS will begin with a week's induction, introducing you to our values, how we support autistic people, and how we put the individual at the centre of everything we do.

Once you're in the home, there's still plenty of chances to learn, train, and continue to take your career forward with NEAS.

Many of our managers and team leaders have worked their way through the ranks, so we're always looking for talent to nurture well into the future.

Our other benefits include:

• Base salary of £26,039.55




• Boost your salary with sleep-ins at around £60 a shift




• Over 7 weeks' holiday a year




• Pension scheme with employer contributions




• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it




• You’ll be paid and supported to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care




• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues




• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving you access to amazing discounts for emergency and social workers




• Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing




• Our refer-a-friend scheme which rewards up to £500

A little more about us

For more than 40 years, the North East Autism Society has been a leading provider of care and education services for autistic young people and adults across the North East.

With services such as residential care, supported living, schools and further education, short breaks, family support and employment support, we support autistic individuals and families throughout all aspects of life, and at every stage of the diagnostic pathway.

Key to everything we do is our focus on the individual. If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person. We totally personalise our support, and the environments in which we provide it, so every autistic person can live a fulfilling life as their authentic self.

When it comes to recruitment, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.