At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals to live their best lives and assist with daily tasks.
- Company: Shaftesbury Northumberland, dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: £500 welcome bonus, birthday treat, generous leave, and training from day one.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and strong emotional resilience.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Are you the candidate we are looking for? Shaftesbury Northumberland is recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers. This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship because the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not met.
As an Enabling Support Worker, you’ll support individuals to live their best lives. You’ll follow personalised support plans, keep accurate records, assist with personal care or medication, and cover sleep‑in shifts. Sleep‑in duties are required for long days and short shifts and carry an extra £60 per session.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the individual in maintaining a safe and comfortable home.
- Assisting with daily tasks such as shopping and cooking.
- Encouraging participation in volunteering and community‑based activities.
- Providing compassionate support with personal care and medication.
- Driving is essential for this role.
Who You Need to Be
- Emotionally resilient.
- Maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Passionate about empowering others.
- Have experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge.
Benefits
- £500 welcome bonus upon completion of probation (terms apply).
- Birthday treat: a birthday card plus a special day off from annual leave.
- Top ratings reward: £30 voucher for a ‘Good’ rating and £50 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
- Recognition rewards: nominated staff may receive a thank-you letter and vouchers up to £50 for outstanding effort.
- Training from day one.
- Generous leave: accrued holiday paid for the period worked; payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked, up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is 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.
