Support Worker

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a wonderful young person who lives in their own home. They have Autism & Learning Disability & are supported to communicate their wishes & needs, they are Deaf & require their staff to be fluent in BSL. They like structure & routine in their day & enjoy a range of activities, such as visiting new places, going on walks, going to the park. We need support staff who will work with the person for the long term, to build trust & strong relationships with them. We need positive loyal, committed staff who are fun & enjoy having a laugh & being a little silly to enrich their live.

We are recruiting a Full-Time or Part Time Support Workers in Gateshead this role requires a qualification of level 2 or above BSL (British Sign Language). Or your background is such that you are fluent in BSL

£14.20 per hour & £109 per sleep in – average annual salary £35,200 (based on 40 hours a week and 1 sleep a week) This role involves working weekends, evenings, sleep ins.

Benefits –

Friend referral scheme with cash bonus payable
£500 on passing probation
Great training and progression
Gain a qualification in Health & Social Care
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Extra day of holiday after 5 years of service
Monthly prize draw giveaways
Funded social events for team building and staff engagement
After 1 year service become a partner to our employee-owned trust + be eligible for annual bonuses + sick pay scheme + Smart Health wellbeing services
Retirement benefit – lump sum paid into your pension (T&Cs apply)
If you believe you have the following, we want to meet you –

Social Care qualifications & any relevant skills supporting autistic individuals & people with a learning disability. (Desirable but not essential as full training will be given).
Positive attitude, Great values, principles & a commitment to support people to have a great life
You are “Person centred” & believe in & practice inclusiveness
Experience of working with individuals who have behaviours that may challenge
Effective BSL communication skills
Have a clean UK driving licence
This support worker role is subject to Enhanced DBS check.  We cannot offer any VISA Sponsorships.