At a Glance
- Tasks: Support tenants in developing life skills and encourage community engagement.
- Company: Drake House, a supportive environment for mental health and addictions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for training and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Patience, a positive attitude, and a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.85 per hour (plus sleep‑in allowance of £80.00 per sleep‑in and enhanced overtime rate).
Welcome Bonus: up to £350.
Location: Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hours: Full and part‑time roles available over a 7‑day rota with day and night shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to tenants in developing essential life skills for independent living.
- Assist tenants with daily life skills, such as home care, shopping and cooking.
- Encourage community engagement and support tenants to maintain friendships and interests, building confidence and self‑esteem.
- Communicate effectively with those you care for.
Qualifications
- Patience, a can‑do attitude, and a genuine desire to help others.
- Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (mandatory if not already held).
Benefits
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time.
- 27 days annual leave, including a birthday off, plus bank holidays.
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme.
- Enhanced employer pension contributions.
- Savings scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Tech scheme.
- Staff counselling service.
- Blue Light discount.
- Charity Workers’ discount.
- Free life assurance.
- On demand pay.
- Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App.
- Real Living Wage employer (minimum £13.45 per hour).
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Sleep‑in allowance of £80 (role dependent).
Visa Sponsorship: We do not sponsor international visas.
Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker (Drake House) in Newburn employer: St Cuthbert's Care
At Drake House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff. With competitive pay, generous leave policies, and a range of benefits including enhanced sick pay and a cycle to work scheme, we empower our Mental Health & Addictions Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our tenants while enjoying a fulfilling career in Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
