Support Worker Day Service (full time or part time)

Holland & Barrett; North East, Forest Hall; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Hedley's Horizons to provide assistance to adults with disabilities in a variety of activities. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a focus on flexibility and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have desirable experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions or profound and multiple learning disabilities. Benefits include wellbeing support, a contribitory pension scheme, and a shopping discount scheme.

Benefits

Wellbeing support (occupational health, physio, counselling)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with ASC or PMLD is desirable.
• Must have essential qualities like flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to participate in various activities and enterprise sessions.
• Working across sites in Killingworth and Forest Hall.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Adaptability

Experience with ASC or PMLD

Job description

Support Worker Day Service (full time or part time)

Who Are We?

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 changing world.

Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote lifelong learning and wellbeing. It supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments, and complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a variety of activities that meet individuals' aspirations, needs, and preferences, supported by a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

Hedley’s Horizons is part of Adult Services, supporting individuals to participate in various activities and enterprise sessions. It offers a vibrant environment with a wide range of activities tailored to individuals' needs and preferences, with support from a skilled team.

We are recruiting a Support Worker to work across our sites in Killingworth and Forest Hall. The role involves working full days, with part-time hours to be agreed based on service needs.

The working hours are:

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

Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability are essential qualities. Experience with individuals with ASC or PMLD is desirable.

We support career development through training and internal progression opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Wellbeing support (occupational health, physio, counselling)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discount scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups. This role involves regulated activity, requiring an Enhanced DBS check and other employment clearances. All applicants must complete a criminal records self-declaration and online check prior to interview.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As a disability confident employer, we encourage applications from all candidates and offer support to applicants if needed.

For our vulnerable adults protection policy, please visit our website. The position will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.