Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker

Support Worker

Newcastle, NE5 Area

Full time 39 hours per week

Drivers preferred

Salary - £12.71 per hour

Shift patterns will include Sleep ins and the times can vary from 9am-9am, 9am-8pm or 2.30pm-9am.

Do you pride yourself on having a caring nature and want a fulfilling role supporting people, then come work with us. You will be supporting active individuals within their own homes and out the community, Attending discos, theatre, concerts and days out on the train

As a support worker you will assist people with daily living tasks which may include, domestic services, social support, personal care, support with medication and meal preparation.

We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties and individual tenancies on a 1.1 basis.

Real Life Options is a registered charity currently going through a period of growth, and we are continuing to search for permanent contracted Support Workers who really want to make an impact on the lives of the people we support.

The role

Supporting individuals with accessing their local and wider community. Supporting individuals to enjoy leisure and learning opportunities. Providing supporting for daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping

Across all services, the individuals we support have autism, learning disabilities and at times can display challenging behaviour. We are looking for candidates who have experience with behaviours that can challenge and who have the ability to follow detailed support plans in order to ensure a consistent approach.

Drivers preferred but not essential

An enhanced Adult DBS will be required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards

• A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
• An employer contributory pension scheme
• In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:
• Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
• £10,000 Life cover
• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)

Recognition Initiatives

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

• Reference: JG1653307
  
  NewSW
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Postcode: NE5 1RU
• Employment: Permanent
• Salary: £12.71 to £12.71