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Specialist Support Workers
£ £12.59 per hour
Sleep Over - £60 per night (Working 1 Sleep Over each week can equate to earning an extra £3K a year)
We have two Supported Living schemes in Prudhoe supporting adults with severe and complex disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health. We will soon be opening a new Scheme within the same service and we are looking for experienced staff that can support a gentleman who has learning disabilities, so the prime candidate will be someone who can deal with challenging behaviour such as Pica and severe autism.
Full-time working available with an immediate start (subject to satisfactory references and DBS). Weekdays and weekends available. Drivers preferred but not essential.
Duties include:
· Independent Living skills; Support with personal care, shopping and meal preparation.
· Facilitating Community Participation and Access.
· Dealing with medication
· Managing finances and Record-keeping
· Reporting any concerns
We offer:
· Full, paid bespoke training given.
· On call support and advice 24/7.
· Support to work towards your NVQ qualification.
· Enhanced pay for Bank Holiday working.
· Enhanced pay for short notice cover.
* Staff discount
Mileage allowance during shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.85-£13.59 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Complex Needs: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person