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We are a supported living organisation who specialise in providing bespoke packages of support to people with Learning Disabilities & Autism who wish to live their lives in their community in their own home. We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team in the Jarrow area.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a wonderful young person who lives in their own home. They have Autism & Learning Disability & are supported to communicate their wishes & needs.

They like structure & routine in their day & enjoy a range of activities, such as watching DVD’s, listening to music, going on walks, going to the park.

We need support staff who will work with the person for the long term, to build trust & strong relationships with them. We need positive loyal, committed staff who are fun & enjoy having a laugh & being a little silly to enrich their live.

We are looking to recruit a part time Support Worker. This role involves working weekends, evenings, sleep ins & waking nights.

£12.50 per hour & NMW for sleep-ins, enhancement of £10 per waking nightshift.

Sickness and Health & Well-being benefit included.

If you believe you have the following, then we want to hear from you -

Social Care qualifications & any relevant skills supporting autistic individuals & people with a learning disability. (Desirable but not essential as full training will be given).
Positive attitude
Great values, principles & a commitment to support people to have a great life
You are “Person centred” & believe in & practice inclusiveness
Experience of working with individuals who have behaviours that may challenge
Effective communication skills
Have a clean UK driving licence

This support worker role is subject to Enhanced DBS check

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