Support Worker
Location: Newcastle, NE5
Full-time: 39 hours per week
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Shifts available:
9.30am-3.30pm
5pm-8pm
9am-9am (sleepover)
2.30pm-9am (sleepover)
If you pride yourself on having a caring nature and seek a fulfilling role supporting people, join us. You will support active individuals in their homes and community, including trips and activities like swimming.
As a support worker, you will assist with daily tasks such as domestic chores, social support, personal care, medication support, and meal prep.
We deliver creative, dynamic, and person-centered services, providing individualized support to people in supported living and private tenancies on a 1:1 basis.
Real Life Options is a growing registered charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we support. We are seeking permanent contracted Support Workers.
The role
Supporting individuals to access their community, enjoy leisure and learning, and assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
Many individuals have autism, learning disabilities, and may display challenging behaviors. You must be able to follow detailed support plans to ensure consistent care.
Driver's license is preferred but not essential. Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. An enhanced Adult and Child DBS check is required.
Benefits and Rewards
* Minimum of 28 days paid holiday annually, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
* Accredited training to develop your skills
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Additional benefits include:
* Health Cash Plan (full/part-time)
* £10,000 Life Cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counseling, financial/legal advice)
* Discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial Wellbeing Scheme
* Refer a Friend Bonus (terms apply)
Our Values and Candidate Qualities
We value respect, honesty, responsibility, and excellence. To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate at least six of the following qualities: Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive.
Initial contact will likely be via email; please check all folders, including junk.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or special needs.
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