We are an employee-owned supported living organisation who specialise in providing bespoke packages of support to people with learning disabilities and complex needs who wish to live in the community in their own home.
We support adults & young people with learning disabilities, Autism, physical disabilities, support with and positively respond to people’s behaviours.
This is an amazing opportunity to work with a wonderful young person who lives in their own home. They have Autism & Learning Disability & are supported to communicate their wishes & needs. They like structure & routine in their day & enjoy a range of activities, such as watching DVD’s, listening to music, going on walks, going to the park. We need support staff who will work with the person for the long term, to build trust & strong relationships with them. We need positive loyal, committed staff who are fun & enjoy having a laugh & being a little silly to enrich their life.
We are looking to recruit a Full-Time and Part-Time Support Worker in Jarrow, South Shields. This role involves working weekends, evenings, sleep ins & waking nights.
£14.22 per hour & £127.10 for sleep-ins, enhancement of £10 per waking nightshift, average annual salary of £34,150+ (based on full-time hours)
Benefits -
- Friend referral scheme with cash bonus payable
- £500 for every employee upon completion of 6 months of service
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
- Extra day of holiday after 5 years of service
- Monthly prize draw giveaway of a £25 voucher
- Funded social events for team building and staff engagement
- Become a partner to our employee-owned trust after 1 year of service + be eligible for annual bonuses
- Sick pay scheme + Smart Health wellbeing services
- Retirement benefit – lump sum paid into your pension (T&Cs apply)
- Holiday pay includes an average of sleep shifts and overtime
- Progression and career opportunities
If you believe you have the following, then we want to hear from you -
- Social Care qualifications & any relevant skills supporting autistic individuals & people with a learning disability. (Desirable but not essential as full training will be given).
- Positive attitude
- Great values, principles & a commitment to support people to have a great life
- You are “Person centred” & believe in & practice inclusiveness
- Experience of working with individuals who have behaviours that may challenge
- Effective communication skills
- Have a clean UK driving licence
This Support Worker role is subject to Enhanced DBS check.
We cannot offer any VISA Sponsorships.
If you would like more information or an application pack, please contact us through our website.
Support Worker in South Shields employer: Orbis Support
Orbis Support is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where every team member is valued. With a focus on employee ownership, staff have a genuine stake in the success of the organisation, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Located in a community-centric setting, Orbis provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
