Support Workers Learning Disabilities

On-Site 12-hour Shifts

Location: Dinnington Newcastle

Pay: 12.80 per hour (more details below)

We are unable to offer sponsorships

Were looking for experienced kind compassionate values-driven people who are passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives and communities.

LIFE by Be Caring provides specialist person-centred support for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism helping them live full meaningful and as independent lives as possible.

In our shared bungalows youll be part of a dedicated team supporting people who have a range of learning disabilities physical and mental health needs.

About LIFE by Be Caring

LIFE by Be Caring is a values-led person-centred service for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. We use trauma-informed practice Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help people feel safe understood and in control of their own lives.

Pay Bonuses & Rewards

• Up to 300 new starter bonus
• Up to 300 Refer a Friend bonus
• Up to 400 annual bonus
• 25 birthday gift voucher

About the Role

In this role youll be part of a small consistent team working in shared bungalows supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autism in their daily lives. Youll work 12-hour shifts (typically 8am8pm) with some shifts starting at 7am and youll typically support up to three people in each bungalow.

Your focus is to support people with the things that matter most to them from everyday routines at home to getting out into the community in a way that is respectful enabling and person-centred.

Day to day youll be involved in:

• Personal care and daily living routines helping people with washing dressing and other aspects of personal care where needed.
• Medication supporting with medication administration following training and clear guidelines.
• Moving and handling using appropriate equipment and techniques to support people safely and comfortably.
• Meals and routines at home meal preparation and supporting people to make choices around food plus light housekeeping so the bungalows stay clean safe and homely.
• Community access and meaningful activities such as:
  • Going shopping out for lunch or coffee
  • Attending church groups day trips and local activities
  • Visiting sensory rooms
• Attending appointments supporting people to get to and from health appointments and reviews and helping them feel reassured throughout.

Some of the people you support may also show behaviours that can challenge. Well talk this through in more detail at interview and youll be fully supported with specialist training clear plans and ongoing guidance so you can work safely confidently and in a way that upholds peoples dignity and rights.

About You

You dont need to have done this exact role before but you do need to:

• Care about helping people live full meaningful lives
• Be reliable calm and patient especially when plans changeBe willing to support with personal care health needs and behaviours that can challenge
• Be a good communicator able to listen reassure and work well with others
• Be open to learning about Learning Disabilities Autism and complex health needs

Experience in LD/Autism or complex care is an advantage but were just as interested in your values resilience and commitment.

Training & Support

Youll receive comprehensive training before supporting people independently including specific training from our in-house specialist around health needs in the bungalows.

Your paid induction and ongoing training will cover areas such as:

• LIFE and Be Caring values and what Above & Beyond looks like in practice
• Learning Disabilities Autism sensory needs and communication
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches
• Dignity respect safeguarding equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Medication fluids and nutrition
• Moving and handling basic life support pressure careInfection prevention & control health & safety

Youll also have access to funded qualifications including Level 2/3 and other accredited courses to support your development in complex care.

Ready to Join Us

You dont need a degree or formal care qualifications what matters is your values attitude and willingness to learn. If youre calm kind consistent and committed to doing the right thing well equip you with the skills. If youre looking for a role where youll make a visible positive difference to peoples lives then wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and our recruitment team will:

• Match your skills and availability to the right person
• Answer any questions you have about rotas training and progression

Start your next chapter with LIFE by Be Caring and help people live safer happier and more independent lives every day.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training classroom-based shadowing and online learning
• Specialist training including:
• Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Safeguarding dignity equality & diversity
• Funded qualifications including Level 3 and other accredited courses
• Holiday pay that grows with length of service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support for you and your dependants
• Optional GMB union membership