At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care, medication, and daily activities based on personalised support plans.
- Company: Shaftesbury Rowlands Gill focuses on providing tailored care for adults and children with disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £500 welcome bonus after 12 months and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship due to salary requirements.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Looking for reliable, caring individuals who can support independence and communicate well.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 26500 £ per year.
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Rowlands Gill we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. We’re on the lookout for awesome people who bring passion, skills, and experience to the table. If you’re all about making a difference and love being part of a community that cares, we’d love to have you on board!
At Shaftesbury, we’re all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Everyone we support deserves top‑notch care, and we’re here to make that happen. Our values—being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—guide everything we do, and we’re proud to make a real difference every day. Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We’re all in on providing care that’s professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest!
About The Role
As an Enabling Support Worker, you’ll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You’ll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need. Your day‑to‑day will include keeping accurate records (we’ll show you how!) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. There’s also the chance to cover sleep‑in shifts, and you’ll earn an extra £60 per session for those.
Shift Pattern
- Day: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sleepover Day: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Support Type
- 1:1 basis
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping his home tidy and comfortable
- Cooking together and planning tasty meals
- Heading out for shopping trips
- Going along to medical appointments
- Helping with diabetes care (training provided)
- Encouraging local activities and social connections
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who loves a good chat and is easy to get along with
- Reliable and caring
- Happy to support independence while lending a hand when needed
Benefits Of Working At Shaftesbury
- £500 welcome bonus after 12 months service (terms apply)
- Birthday treat: a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave
- Top ratings, top rewards: £30 gift voucher for services rated ‘Good’, and £50 if rated ‘Outstanding’
- Recognition rewards: nominated staff may receive a thank‑you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile
- Training you can count on: top‑tier support from day one
- Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years
- Pension scheme for peace of mind
- Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expect all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Enabling Support Worker - Gateshead, Rowlands Gill - £12.75 per hour employer: ShaftesburyGroupUK
Shaftesbury Rowlands Gill is located in Gateshead and offers a supportive environment with generous benefits like a £500 welcome bonus. The team is committed to inclusivity and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.
