About the role:
As a Support Worker this is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives where you have the influence to make no two working days the same. Our expectation at Coquet Trust is that you are committed to providing the highest possible standards of support to individuals, by keeping their needs and choices at the heart of your every actions and by encouraging them;
- To undertake Positive Risk Taking through Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support.
- To become active members of their local and wider communities, assisting toward paid employment or volunteering and generally making friendships.
- By enabling the people we support in all aspects of their daily lives including; cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and paying bills.
- By supporting individuals to discover new interests, reach personal goals like travelling to new places and going on holiday.
- By working proactively with their families and friends to build positive relationships.
- By helping individuals to engage in a different hobby or leisure activity.
About the person we support:
This role involves supporting James, a gentleman who communicates without speech and benefits from a calm, consistent, and person-centred approach. James thrives when those around him are patient, attentive, and able to understand his individual ways of communicating. Building a trusting relationship and recognising non-verbal cues are essential to providing the support he needs.
Experience our Support Workers need:
- Driving with a full UK driving license is mandatory
- Compassionate, patient and understanding.
- Able to communicate confidently with people who use non-verbal methods of communication.
- Calm and reassuring, particularly in situations where someone may feel anxious or overwhelmed.
- Attentive to detail and able to notice subtle changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
- Respectful of routines and able to provide consistent support.
- Comfortable providing personal care.
- Flexible and reliable, with a positive attitude towards working waking nights.
- A strong team player with a genuine passion for supporting people to achieve the best possible quality of life.
- At least 1 year fulltime experience working in Health and Social care in the UK.
We have locations in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What we can offer:
- Competitive hourly rate from £12.80
- A flexible approach to working hours and locations.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave.
- A supportive culture that puts people at it's heart.
- Paid training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
- Apprenticeships: earn whilst gaining experience and a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Workplace locations serviced by public transport links.
- Long service cash awards.
- Early salary draw down system.
- Employee discount (Blue Light Card).
- Referral programme.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Company pension.
- We want lifelong partners in our organisation to come on the journey with Coquet Trust.
Please note that we currently DO NOT offer visa sponsorships for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 10 months right to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Support or Care Worker: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
