Bank Enabling Support Worker - Pegswood, Northumberland

Are you the candidate we’re looking for? At Shaftesbury Northumberland we are recruiting Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

As an Enabling Support Worker you will cheer people on and help them live their best lives by following their personalised support plans. You will provide care and encouragement, carry out sleep‑in duties, keep accurate records and, where necessary, assist with personal care or medication. Shift patterns vary from long days to short days and include sleep‑in sessions for which you will receive an added £60 per session.

• Supporting the individual in maintaining a safe and comfortable home
• Assisting with daily tasks such as shopping and cooking
• Encouraging participation in volunteering and community‑based activities
• Providing compassionate support with personal care and medication
• Driving is essential for this role

We believe in a supportive, professional and flexible approach to care, and we seek individuals who can help others gain independence and confidence in everyday life.

• Emotionally resilient
• Able to maintain clear professional boundaries
• Passionate about empowering others

• £500 welcome bonus when you complete your probation (terms apply)
• Birthday treat: a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave
• Top ratings, top rewards: £30 gift voucher for services rated ‘Good’, and £50 if rated ‘Outstanding’
• Recognition rewards: nominated staff may receive a thank‑you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile
• Training you can count on: top‑tier support from day one
• Generous leave:
  Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period, up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Pension scheme for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.