Support Worker ASC - Day Service (full time or part time)

Who Are We? 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. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley’s Horizons is a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role: Please note we do not offer sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Hedley’s Horizons is part of Adult Services which support individuals to participate in a variety of activities and enterprise sessions. It offers a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with autism, communication and sensory impairments and complex needs. On offer is a wide choice of activities that meet people's aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated team. We are looking to recruit support workers to be based in our new service Hedley’s Horizons North Shields (on occasion you may need to work at the other sites in Killingworth and Forest Hall). Experience of working with individuals with ASC would be essential with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. The role will involve working full days. For part time applicants the days would be agreed dependent on service requirements. Mondays 8.45am - 4.15pm, Tuesdays 8.45am - 4.00pm, Wednesdays 8.45am - 4.00pm (6.00pm once every 4 weeks), Thursdays 8.45am- 4.00pm, Fridays 8.45am - 4.00pm. It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301 (We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post).

Why Work for Us: Hedley’s Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within the service and across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Social working hours (Monday - Friday)
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 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.