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Real Life Options treats its staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we show to the people we support. We deliver a creative, dynamic, person-centred, and enabling approach to help individuals live fulfilling lives, promoting independence, individuality, and achieving their personal goals.
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team and provide support within our respite service in South Shields.
The Role
At Bisley Drive, we support guests in a 7-bedroom respite short break service for adults with learning disabilities.
We are looking for individuals experienced in delivering support.
Support provided includes:
* Tending to all aspects of daily living, including personal care
* Domestic household support
* Support with budgeting and finances
* Social support
* Family support
* Medication support
* Liaison with health and social care professionals
* In-house/out-of-house activities
* Staff ratios vary based on guest needs
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Benefits and Rewards
* A minimum of 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Accredited training to develop your skills
* An employer contributory pension scheme
Additional benefits include:
* Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time staff)
* Employee Assistance Programme (including medical helpline, counselling, debt, financial, and legal advice)
* Discounted goods and services through Reward Gateway
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
* Recognition initiatives
We value individuals with the right values and behaviors to uphold our workplace principles: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence.
If you can demonstrate 6 or more of the following skills—Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive—you may be the person we're seeking.
Please note initial contact will typically be via email; check all folders regularly, including junk mail.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting the best candidates, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination, victimization, and harassment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need affecting your performance, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process.
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