Higher Level Support Worker

Holland & Barrett; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking a Higher Level Support Worker in Forest Hall. The successful candidate will assist in delivering vibrant activities for adults with autism and complex needs. With at least 2 years of care experience preferred, the role requires adaptability and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Benefits include wellbeing support, a pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement, making it a fulfilling opportunity in an impactful organization.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a rewards scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

23 days holiday rising to 28 days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a support worker.
• Experience supporting individuals with ASC or PMLD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity lead in delivering activities for adults with disabilities.
• Support individuals to participate in a variety of activities.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

Experience with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)

Job description

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley’s Horizons is a busy, vibrant and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Higher Level Support Worker to be based at Hedley’s Horizons service in Forest Hall. The role will involve assisting the activity lead and helping to support in the delivery of activities within the groups. This site offers a provision to meet the needs of people with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Hedley’s Horizons helps to support individuals to participate in a variety of activities and enterprise sessions. It offers a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports adults with disabilities such as autism, communication and sensory impairments and complex needs.

Schedule

• Mondays 8.45 - 4.15pm
• Tuesdays 8.45 - 4.00pm
• Wednesdays 8.45 - 4.00pm (6.00pm once every 4 weeks)
• Thursdays 8.45- 4.00pm
• Fridays 8.45 - 4.00pm

It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support. Due to the nature of this role a minimum of 2 years experience working as a support worker is essential and experience of working with individuals with ASC or PMLD would be desirable.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would love to hear from you

Benefits

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

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