Support Worker inNewcastle upon Tyne inNewcastle upon Tyne PUBLISHED THU 14 NOV 2024

£11.50 to £12.50 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

NIGHTS PENSION SPINAL CORD INJURY

Active Care Group rFN6oV9c

Active Care Group is seeking female candidates for the role of Support Worker in Newcastle upon Tyne, specifically for part-time night shifts in the Hexham area. The position involves supporting a male client with a spinal cord injury in his home, and duties may include personal care, moving and handling, and other domestic tasks. Applicants must have their own transportation due to the rural location of the client’s residence.

The role offers competitive pay ranging from £11.50 to £13.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, along with accrued holiday pay, a flexible zero-hours contract, and a pension scheme. Additionally, employees can benefit from a referral scheme and recognition through an awards program. Active Care Group emphasises equal opportunities while highlighting the need for female applicants due to the nature of the role.

For genuine occupational requirements we require female candidates for this client Our client live in a rural location, therefore a successful applicant willhave their own transportation. Would you like a Night shift Part timecare role based within your local area of Northumberland? Would you like a rewarding role in which you can support a client with a spinal cord injury in his own home? Come and join one of the UK's largest providers ofcomplex care. Within the Care in the Home division, we support clients with spinal cord injury to live independently in their own homes. We'dlike you to join us as aNight timeSupport Workerin the Hexham, Northumberlandarea.

What you'll be doing: This role is to support our male client with a spinal cord injury within his own home You will support him as a wakenight team member. A secondary Live in team member will be on site in case of double up requirements. Duties could include personal care (including washing, dressing and toileting), moving and handling, and domestic tasks

About us
When you'll be working:

Regular assignments with this client

7 nights per week available - 11pm-6am

What to look forward to:

£11.50 up to £13.50 (depending on UK experience and qualifications)

Accrued holiday pay

Flexible zero hours contract

A Nest Personal Pension account

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. However due to the nature of the position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit female Personal Healthcare Assistant

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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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