Male Support Worker
Elsdon Mews, South Shields
39 hours per week
£12.50 per hour
Drivers with a full UK manual driving license required
Real Life Options is a registered charity currently experiencing growth, and we are seeking Relief Support Workers who want to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
About the role
At Elsdon Mews, we support 6 adults with learning disabilities in their own homes, helping them to live independent and fulfilling lives.
As a Support Worker, you will assist with daily living tasks, including domestic chores, social support, personal care, medication support, and meal preparation.
We provide creative, dynamic, and person-centred services, offering individualized support to people in shared supported living and individual tenancies.
You should be able to follow detailed support plans to effectively support the individuals.
Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.
A DBS check is required for this role.
Driving with a full UK license is essential.
Shift Patterns
Shifts typically run between 8am - 9pm, with each shift lasting 13 hours.
This role may include shift work, including days, evenings, sleepovers, nights, and weekends. Sleepovers include an allowance.
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
* Employer contributory pension scheme
Additional benefits include:
* Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time staff)
* £10,000 Life Cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, debt, financial, and legal advice)
* Discounted goods and services through Reward Gateway
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial wellbeing schemes
* Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
* Recognition initiatives
We value individuals with the right values and behaviours, such as:
Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Excellence
If you possess six or more of the following skills, you could be the right fit: Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive.
Initial contact will typically be made via email, so please check your email folders regularly, including spam/junk.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting the best candidates, fostering 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 that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can make reasonable adjustments.
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