Please note we do not offer sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Wansbeck House is an 8 bedded flat on the site of the Northern Counties School. The people we support are aged 17+ and require support with day-to-day activities including moving and handling, personal care, medication administration and eating and drinking. As well as supporting our young people to plan, choose and engage in activities and opportunities for socialising and maintaining relationships.
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.
- 31 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years service (includes bank holiday entitlement)
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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Night Support Worker employer: Percy Hedley Foundation
The Percy Hedley Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Lunchtime Support Assistants at Hedley’s College. With extensive training, wellbeing support, and generous benefits such as school holidays off and loyalty awards, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
