Senior Support Worker; Female's

Senior Support Worker – Gateshead

Full-time: 42 hours per week, 1 or 2 sleep‑ins per week.

£14 per hour.

Only female applicants, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or PBS experience required.

Ashdown Care does not offer sponsorship and applicants must have at least 1 year left on visa’s.

• Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.
• Genuine progression opportunities.
• Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel.
• Flexibility around family commitments.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Meaningful, rewarding work.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• A positive, values-driven culture.

Provide high-quality, person-centred support across all aspects of care (social, physical, emotional, and recreational), enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. Work in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and satisfaction. This is a 24/7 service requiring flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

• Deliver person-centred care and support for daily living activities.
• Support with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Encourage independence with cooking, housekeeping, and life skills.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to management.
• Communicate with families, professionals, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans.
• Support with medication and healthcare appointments.
• Assist with finances and tenancy-related tasks.
• Participate in social activities, outings, and holidays.
• Apply positive behaviour support and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work safely, maintain confidentiality, and follow policies.

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or PBS experience.
• Caring, respectful, and reliable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities and health conditions.

Desirable:

• Experience with care plans and personal care.
• Training in safeguarding.

Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!