Support Worker (male*)
£8.00 / hour, Part Time 16 hours per week
We are looking for enthusiastic team members to join our Personalised Support team, working in small groups and on a one to one basis.
The post holder will commit to working shifts across the week (including evenings and weekends), working in the community both on a one to one basis and with small groups as well as short breaks.
This is a demanding but very rewarding role which requires flexibility and commitment.
You must hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, or equivalent (or willingness to work towards), have experience working with children / adults with learning disabilities / other needs and be able to demonstrate commitment and values in providing high quality support in a person centred manner. Experience of working on a one to one basis with people with autism would be an advantage.
With an office based in Wallsend, you will work as part of our Personalised Support team, supporting people with learning disabilities and other needs across the North of Tyne area. If you feel you have the commitment, enthusiasm and energy to join our team and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
About LD:NorthEast
LD:NorthEast are a North Tyneside based charity, supporting people of all ages who have a learning disability, many of whom have other physical disabilities, mental health needs or other challenging conditions. Our primary aim is to help the people we support to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, making sure they have access to opportunities many of us take for granted. We support people to make friends, take part in activities that support their health, wellbeing and safety and to live as individuals, being in control of everything they do.
How to Apply
For a detailed job description and application pack, please download the documents below, or contact the central admin team on 0191 262 2261 / info@ldne.org.uk For an informal discussion about the post, contact Personalised Support Co-ordinator Sharon May on 0191 2622261.
Please send your completed application form along with a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, setting out why you are interested in this post. Please email your application to info@ldne.org.uk
The deadline for applications is Monday 16th April 2018 1pm (we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we reach the application threshold)
LDNE Personalised Support Worker JD
* This role requires a male employee only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010