Enabling Support Worker

Description

Enabling Support Worker

Location: Gateshead, Rowlands Gill

Salary: GBP12.75 per hour

Hours Per Week: 40

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Rowlands Gill we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We re on the lookout for awesome people who bring passion, skills, and experience to the table. If you re all about making a difference and love being part of a community that cares, we d love to have you on board!

At Shaftesbury, we re all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Everyone we support deserves top–notch care, and we re here to make that happen. Our values being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous guide everything we do, and we re proud to make a real difference every day.

Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We re all in on providing care that s professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest!

About the role

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As an Enabling Support Worker, you ll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You ll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need.

Your day–to–day will include keeping accurate records (don t worry, we ll show you how!) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. Plus, there s the chance to cover sleep–in shifts, and you ll earn an extra GBP60 per session for those.

This isn t just a job it s a chance to be someone s biggest supporter and make a real impact. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we d love to have you on board!

Enabling Support Worker Rowlands Gill Area

Shift Pattern:

Day: 9:00 AM 11:00 PM Sleepover Day: 7:00 AM 9:00AM Support Type:

1:1 basis About the Role:

We re looking for a friendly, chatty, and engaging support worker to assist a gentleman living in the Rowlands Gill area. This is a rewarding role where you ll help him stay independent and enjoy life at home and in the community.

What you ll be doing:

Keeping his home tidy and comfortable Cooking together and planning tasty meals Heading out for shopping trips Going along to medical appointments Helping with diabetes care (training provided) Encouraging local activities and social connections What we re looking for:

Someone who loves a good chat and is easy to get along with Reliable and caring Happy to support independence while lending a hand when needed Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

You re the heart of Shaftesbury and we mean it.

We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we're proud to have some of the most dedicated people in the sector working with us. Now, we re rolling out even more perks to show just how much we value you:

GBP500 welcome bonus after 12 months service (terms apply) Birthday treat: a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave! Top ratings, top rewards: GBP30 gift voucher for services rated Good , and GBP50 if rated Outstanding Recognition rewards: Nominated staff may receive a thank–you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to GBP50 for going the extra mile Training you can count on: Top–tier support from day one Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years Pension scheme for peace of mind Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support At Shaftesbury, we re all about helping people live a life that feels like it really adds up.

Whether it s a good laugh with friends, a sense of belonging, overcoming something tough, or just enjoying the little moments – those things matter. And together, they shape a life that s full and connected. That s what we re here for.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing – it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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