Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education adult day services residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall Killingworth Jesmond Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

Please note we do not offer sponsorship applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Support Worker on a temporary basis for 12 months to join the Independent Supported Living team and provide excellent support. You willsupport the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional person-centred care creating a safe empowering and uplifting environment for adults with physical and/or learning disabilities while proudly meeting CQC guidance and legislative standards. You will be required to lead shifts providing support and supervision toSupport Workers helping them grow reflect and perform at their best.

Our Independent Supported Living schemes are home for individuals with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities who require support with everyday living tasks cooking cleaning organising social activities support to health appointments and to live as independently as possible. Our Independent Living includes one service with 10 bungalows and one three bedroom house shared by two individuals.

You will need to be enthusiastic with a positive outlook on life and a real desire to help people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. A great team player who is flexible organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care is required. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme.

As this is a 24/7 service you must be fully flexible to work across days and occasional nights.

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For more information please contact our recruitment team on(We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post)

Why Work for Us

At Percy Hedley weencourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulators legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (& 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure toemployers andcannot betaken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Adult Safeguarding Policy

This advert will close at midnight on Monday 16th February.