Support Worker

We are looking for Support Workers in Newcastle paying competitive rates

A support worker is someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives. Support Workers help people living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support.

The role of a support worker includes:

Daily living and independent skills:

Helping people to get organized, plan their day, clean, meal-plan and shop.

Aiding communication:

Helping people who may have communication difficulties to express themselves and make choices.

Providing emotional and behavioral support:

Being on hand to guide and advise, listen and understand, build confidence and self-esteem. Keeping the people we support safe at home and in the community.

Keeping active:

Accessing the community and taking part in activities such as swimming, dance class, cinema, theatre trips and football.

Socialising:

Helping people meet friends and stay in touch with loved ones.

Medicine management:

Working with health professionals to support any medical needs, including making and attending any necessary appointments or administering medication.

Budgeting:

Including day to day money management and financial support.

Delivering individual support plans:

Following a dedicated person-centered support plan, including updating our Nourish system, key worker sessions, goal setting and ‘talk time’.

I am looking to fill these Support worker positions asp so ideally looking for candidates who can start asap. A DBS on the Update Service is required!

If you are interested in any of the above, if you could reply to this email, I would be more than happy to discuss further and forward the relevant job description!

Alternatively, if you know anyone who may be interested or is looking for work, we offer a referral bonus of £250 for 1, £500 for 2, and £1000 for 3 if we place them!