Senior Support Worker - Gateshead
Full-time: 42 hours per week, working a 3/4 shift pattern with sleep-in opportunities
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
£14.00 per hour
Due to the personal care needs of the person we support, this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
*Please note Ashdown Care do not offer sponsorship and applicants must have at least 1 year left on their visa's.
Ashdown is not for everyone! So please ensure you fully understand and agree with our values before accepting any post with us. It will be easier for us both in the long run!
You see, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that we are all committed to, which involves being passionate about what we do, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve. Our existing teams are simply the best in the Northeast, and they don't want anyone joining them who doesn't feel the same way as they do.
Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what you see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.
You can then come and work with highly motivated teams, with efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers. You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop and live the best possible version of yourself. You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.
Why Join Ashdown?
Company perks:
- Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.
- Genuine progression opportunities, including support towards NVQ/Level 5 and PBS/NAPPI training.
- Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel
- Flexibility around family commitments.
- Refer-a-friend bonus!
- Loyalty bonuses.
- Meaningful, rewarding work
- Access to wellbeing resources
- A positive, values-driven culture
About the Role
Are you a caring, energetic individual looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting a young gentleman with a learning disability, complex health needs, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) requirements.
This isn't your typical support worker role — we're looking for someone who enjoys being active, has a great sense of humour, and can build positive, meaningful relationships, while leading a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
The person you'll be supporting has a cheeky, mischievous personality and loves spending time with people who can match his sense of fun whilst remaining calm, patient, and consistent. Every day provides the opportunity to support him to live the life he chooses, achieve his personal goals, and enjoy meaningful experiences within his local community.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts and mentor your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with PBS plans and care plans, promoting independence, choice, and dignity. This is a 24/7 service requiring flexibility across evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, with community support delivered at a 3:1 staffing ratio where required.
- Lead shifts and mentor support staff
- Monitor wellbeing and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly
- Communicate with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support community activities and outings, maintaining safe staffing ratios
- Maintain accurate records using digital care systems
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Support Worker in adult social care
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours of concern using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Best Interest decision-making
- Confident leading shifts and providing guidance to support staff
- Experience completing care plans, risk assessments, incident reports, and MAR charts
- Medication administration competency
- Good IT skills, including digital care systems
- Excellent spoken and written English, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Desirable:
- Experience in supported living services
- Training in PBS, safeguarding, medication, and moving & handling
- Experience liaising with families, health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
