Support Worker

Location

North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a desire to work with a company that values its employees and offers the best wages and working conditions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing daily support to individuals with various needs, including physical, emotional, and social.Your duties will include assisting with daily tasks such as personal care, medication and meal preparation, as well as promoting independence and helping those we support to live fulfilled lives.

We're looking for caring people with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Previous experience in a caring role is helpful but not required as we are looking for people with different backgrounds and the right values with full training given to successful candidates.

We offer market-leading wages, ongoing training and support, and a positive and supportive work environment. We operate 7 days a week from 7am until 10pm and have full and part-time positions available for drivers and those that cycle or walk.We value our staff and want staff to be supported and motivated when helping those we support.

We believe that a healthy work-life balance is key to achieving this, which is why our team have every other weekend off and 3 days off one week and 4 days off the next.Our staff have a fulfilling experience working for us and we see training as a part of this.

We offer a fully paid Induction and ongoing training to help to make the most of your skills and abilities.

Apply to be a Home Care Support Worker today:

• £12 per hour basic rate for all hours
• Enhancements of £12.60 per hour for early and late shifts and weekends
• £2.40 per hour retention bonus paid every six months for every hour worked
• Further annual retention bonuses
• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Paid travel time plus mileage payments for drivers
• Contributions to public transport costs for those that walk
• Set shift pattern with 3 days off one week, 4 days off the next
• Every other weekend off
• Opportunity for over-time, if this is of interest
• Fully paid Induction training and paid ongoing training
• Company-paid uniform, jacket and mobile phone
• Progression routes and incentive schemes
• Paid Diplomas in Health and Social Care
• Workplace pension scheme

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Salary

£12 per hour