We have a vacancy in our respite service at Longbenton, where we support adults with various disabilities and complex needs to have short breaks, affording their usual carers to have a break from their caring role.
There are over 50 people who currently use our 6 bedded facility through the year so this is a very diverse service where you will meet a lot of people with different needs and wants.
Flexible Support Options Ltd is a provider of high-quality support and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our care professionals, aim to deliver a service that we would be happy for our family and loved ones to receive, and we aim to support our customers to maintain their independence and lifestyle by providing the highest quality support.
Benefits
* Guaranteed Hours of work
* Additional hourly rates for sleep in
* Work within a small geographical area
Experience of working in a care setting or with people with disabilities is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
What to expect:
To be working as part of a small team of managers and staff
Job satisfaction
Competitive hourly wage
Additional sleep in rates, paid hourly
Paid mileage
Career progression opportunities
Professional training and qualifications
Paid Holiday
Key Requirements:
Be available to attend paid training
Be caring and friendly
Professional and dedicated
Have 3 suitable references (professional and/or educational)
Be prepared to go through necessary personal background checks
Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
Drivers are welcomed as there is a mini bus for transporting the people we support to activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support people to have meaningful community access and live a fulfilling life
Personal care
Providing food and refreshment
Socialising
Administering Medication
Attending health care appointments
Contributing to record keeping
Full-time, Part-time and flexible hours available.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
Training provided
Induction Buddy/ Mentor
4 weekly pay
Recommend a friend bonus
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Flexible working hours
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/09/2025