Female Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,637.56 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 24637.56 - 24637.56 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Gateshead, NE8 1XD |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AUG20257685 |
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Salary: £24,637.56 pro rata, plus enhancements for unsocial hours Time at 1.3 of hourly rate for after 8pm and on SaturdaysTime at 1.6 of hourly rate for Sundays and Bank HolidaysThis is a female only roleThis role is not eligible for sponsorship as is does not meet the requirements as set out by the UK Visa and Immigration ServiceAbout AlderwoodAlderwood supports older adults with a Functional Mental Health disorder diagnosis who are experiencing behaviors that challenge. Our team of experienced Support Workers work closely with the qualified team in providing therapeutic interventions and assessments in a person-centered approach. We deliver our support using the Biopsychosocial model of care working closely with external agencies, families, and other professionals. Service users can stay at Alderwood for anywhere between a few months to several years. During this time, they may ‘step up or step down’ into different areas of the establishment, dependent upon their needs at that time.The role of the support worker is an exciting opportunity to deliver positive change to the people we serve. This may involve spending time listening to the service users, visiting the local community socially and escorting to hospital appointments. It will also involve encouraging and developing skills and coping strategies in activities of daily living and the maintenance and development of new skills in this area. Working as part of the team, support workers play an integral part of a service users’ recovery. The role of support worker is very rewarding, especially when they have experienced and shared the full journey of the service user through admission to discharge.We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:Have knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health needsAre passionate about helping and caring for people with dementiaHave good social skills and ability to build trusting relationships with the people we care forCan recognise and maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness of safeguarding issuesWhat we offer in return:We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell daysEnhanced pensionWagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your paySmart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light CardEnhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salaryPlus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQI+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.