Senior Support Worker - Sherringham House
Salary: £14.56 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates.
Location: Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: 37 hours per week over a 7-day rota.
Sherringham House is a purpose‑built supported living complex, comprising of self‑contained apartments designed for adults with learning disabilities. Our team work closely with the people we support, their families and healthcare professionals to create an environment where every individual is respected, valued and given the opportunity to live as independently as possible within their own homes and reach their personal potential.
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Support Worker to join us at Sherringham House. As a Senior Support Worker, this role will involve leading, supporting and supervising the staff team.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Have previous experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities
* Be committed to providing a high‑quality service, focused on developing people’s social and practical living skills.
* Have previous experience of supervising a staff team.
* Have the ability to motivate staff.
* Possess excellent communication skills.
* Possess a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
Why work for us
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, including a day off for your birthday.
* Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
* Double time paid over Christmas.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Staff savings scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Tech scheme.
* Free staff counselling service.
* Blue Light discount offering shopping discounts on thousands of stores.
* Charity workers’ discount.
* Free life assurance.
* Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App.
About Us
St Cuthbert’s Care is a values‑based registered social care charity, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential. We are a Living Wage employer – the first regional charity in the North East, delivering adult social care as part of our work, to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation. The charity’s areas of work include nursing homes for older people, children in care and services for people with disabilities. To see our latest Annual Review please visit: https://stcuthbertscare.org.uk/annual-review
We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.
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