Job description
Aspire Healthcare specialise in the provision of care to people with learning disabilities and mental health in the North East. We are currently looking to recruit support workers to work in our male only residential settings in North Tyneside. These services require experienced and motivated staff members that are willing to enable residents in the community such as attending outdoor leisure activities.
The Support Worker's role is to empower & support service users to rebuild their lives. The focus of the service is to provide a supportive environment for people to develop skills and strategies in order to lead a more fulfilled and independent life. The type of care and support that we offer varies depending on each service user's individual needs. You will be required to provide care and support to people in their homes according to personalised support plans to help maintain their independence and dignity.
Duties:
* A desire to work with people to achieve their goals in life
* Encourage the service users to participate in general activities
* Monitor changing needs with due regard to the dignity and privacy of the service user
* A commitment to teamwork and the determination to work through challenges
* Protect the service users from any form of abuse and report suspicions
* Maintain confidentiality regarding all information
* Be involved in all aspects of care for the individual
* Participate in all household duties as required
* The flexibility to work shifts that cover days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights
Aspire Healthcare are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes interest from people of all ages and backgrounds to join our Home Care Support Teams.
We hope you apply and are successful in becoming part of our team
Job Types: Part Time, Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
* Dayshift
COVID-19 considerations:
It is an expectation of all staff to have vaccines or other essential health treatments, in line with Public Health guidelines and in relation to health and safety in an effort to protect yourself as well as others.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Transport links
Experience:
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person