Closed for applications on 29/10/2024 22:59
Job Category: Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID: 271508
Employment Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number: AS368(e)
Number of posts: 1
Further Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, hardworking and flexible individual to join our team as a Health and Social Care Officer working night shift. We provide a specialist respite and crisis service that supports adults with learning disabilities with additional complex support needs within a building base. The service enables families to have a short break while we support their family member within the service. Health & Social Care Officers play a vital role within the team.
These posts do not require specific experience or professional qualifications. What they really need is your caring approach, your patience, and your commitment to making a real difference to people’s lives. Maintaining the dignity of people must always be a priority and successful applicants must be able to deliver care and support with sensitivity.
You will learn to use person-centred approaches to ensure that the needs and aspirations of the individuals we support are met, and support people to express themselves, make choices, and utilise their own unique forms of communication/expression.
You must be available to work a six-week rota pattern which includes working some weekends. There are enhanced payments for working unsocial hours. The shifts start at 9pm and finish at 8am. The post is for 33 hours per week.
Benefits
Regular supervision, training, generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave. Access to health assured, mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives. Access to a generous, defined pension scheme. Access to a number of schemes such as vehicle leasing, bike to work, home electronics, and annual travel pass.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
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