Support Workers - Learning Disabilities - Newcastle & Gateshead

Day Shifts Full-Time & Part-Time 12.75 13.30 per hour

LIFE by Be Caring is recruiting compassionate skilled and values-driven Support Workers to join our specialist Learning Disabilities Autism and Complex Care services across Newcastle and Gateshead. These are active rewarding roles where youll be part of structured person-centred support packages helping people to live safely confidently and meaningfully in their communities.

We are unable to offer sponsorships

Our Current Vacancies

Full-Time Female Support Worker NE5

Were looking for a patient resilient female Support Worker to join the team supporting a young woman in her own home. Shes a Harry Potter fan loves anything pink unicorns and crime documentaries and she has a great sense of who she is and what she wants.

She uses a communication aid and takes her time to express herself. She needs a Support Worker who will give her the space and time to communicate independently never speaking for her or over her.

Youll also support her with household tasks including cleaning ordering medication arranging and attending appointments and managing emails.

Were looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with complex care needs
• Is able to use initiative and work confidently with clinical tasks (full training provided)
• Is patient consistent and genuinely person-centred
• Is comfortable with all aspects of personal care continence care and moving and handling

Part-Time Female Support Worker NE13

Additional hours available across other services for those seeking full-time work

Were looking for a female Support Worker to join the team of a woman who loves a laugh friendly banter and keeping life full. Shes a passionate NUFC supporter enjoys soaps music and reality TV loves getting out and about and looks forward to trips to her caravan and visits to Kielder (Calvert Trust) each summer.

This is a hands-on role requiring physical strength and confidence with clinical tasks for which full training will be provided.

Were looking for someone who:

• Is a driver (over 25 comfortable driving a van)
• Has strong communication skills
• Is physically strong and comfortable with moving and handling
• Is willing to be trained in tracheostomy care Cough Assist and PEG care
• Is comfortable managing frequent secretions (due to tracheostomy)

Outreach Support Workers Newcastle Area (weekends only)

part-time available (weekends)

Were recruiting Outreach Support Workers to support people to live independently and stay connected to their communities across Newcastle.

Paid experience is not essential - but you should have either personal experience of supporting someone with a disability or a background in a care or support setting.

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

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

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