Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,424 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | NE12 8EG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Karbon Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RQ00001338-60897 |
Summary
Come and make a difference as a Support Worker
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Support Worker in the Supported Housing Team. Supporting customers to enable them to live independently in their own homes and give them the opportunities and tools to thrive.
About the role
The Support Worker role is to support people experiencing mental ill health in their own homes and out in the community enabling independence and supporting them to achieve personal goals.
The role includes administrative duties including record keeping and support planning using a computerised system.
Please note this role does not involve offering personal care to clients.
About you
Applicants should have experience of supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence to help them to achieve personal goals. You will need good organisation skills and experience of ICT to ensure all administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Supported Housing Team in Newcastle. If you require further information about the role, please contact the Newcastle Team Manager Carla Ambler Carla.ambler@karbonhomes.co.uk
Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Support Worker – Permanent position
- Salary is £25,242 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,260 per annum
- Location: Gosforth
- Regular travel will be required across Newcastle
- 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 15 September 2024
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date
Week commencing 23 September 2024.
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
- 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working
- Regular travel will be required across Newcastle
- Location: Gosforth
- Salary is £25,242 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,260 per annum