Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14 - £15 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time and Part-Time

Are you a passionate Support Worker who enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of young adults with complex learning difficulties?

Do you have experience supporting individuals to develop their independence and essential life skills?

Are you patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping young adults achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a community-based social care provider in Newcastle, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Support Worker. The setting operates from a community centre and across the local community, providing young adults with complex learning difficulties the opportunity to develop their confidence, independence and essential skills in preparation for adulthood.

The provider is looking to take on a Support Worker on a permanent basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available for an immediate start. The successful Support Worker will support young adults with complex learning difficulties through community activities, practical life skills and everyday experiences, encouraging independence, social interaction and personal development.

The successful Support Worker will have:

A relevant Health and Social Care qualification would be desirable

Experience supporting young adults with complex learning difficulties or additional needs

An understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence

Confidence supporting individuals with community activities and preparing for adulthood skills

Excellent communication skills and a patient, caring approach

A positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting young adults

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A permanent position with full-time and part-time opportunities available

Internal rewards and recognition opportunities

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults

A dedicated TeacherActive consultant to support you throughout the recruitment process

If you are an enthusiastic Support Worker looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity in Newcastle, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work