Support Worker in Bedlington inBedlington PUBLISHED WED 26 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

£25,584 to £27,269 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Support Worker - Wansbeck Supported Living Service, Hatfield Chase, Bedlington.

Wansbeck Supported Living Service, supports individuals with learning disabilities and personality disorders who may display behaviours of concern, to help them live in their own homes, living a life that they choose.

We are a CQC registered service who strive to achieve an overall outstanding.

We provide a 24/7 service to support individuals in a person-centred way with all aspects of their lives, from personal care, dietary needs, domestic tasks, fun and exciting activities, community access and staying connected with family and friends, promoting a high quality of life for all.

We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. Ifthisis you, then we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate should have experience in a care setting, desirably with people with a learning disability and who may display behaviours of concern and should be flexible to the needs of the service and service users.

This is a full time 37 hour, permanent position. You will work off a monthly rolling rota which will include a mix of early shifts, late shifts and night shifts. NCC Band 4 salary - £25,584 - £27,269 (£13.26 per hour). Pay Enhancements are given for Night shifts/weekend work.

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To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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Northumberland County Council rbujPtGV

Job description

About us For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application. https://jobsincare.com/job/jbnsoocK

Requirements

Benefits

About us
For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.
https://jobsincare.com/job/jbnsoocK