Support Worker / Personal Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Equal Partnerships

Are looking for

Personal Assistants / Support Workers

and have a range of full time and part time posts

in North Tyneside and Northumberland

Equal Partnerships are a limited company that has been set up by two people who have many years’ experience working for people who have a learning disability. We believe that, all people who have a learning disability should have the life they want to have and that everyone is born within his or her own society, and everyone has the absolute right to play a full role in his or her society and local community. Staff are well supported as well as the people receiving support and we pride ourselves in investing in our staff.

We will want you to have a hands-on support role working around the needs of the people we support including getting out and about, accessing work experience, leisure opportunities, discos, theatre trips, bike rides, holidays and looking after the house. The role involves weekend, evening and bank holiday working.

You will need to be proactive, enthusiastic, show initiative and be willing to learn. We are looking for a team players who are flexible with a good sense of humour, a kind heart and a friendly approach.

Current Posts:

· Full and part time posts in Bedlington supporting two ladies

· Part time (approx. 20 hours per week) in Morpeth supporting a young man

· Part time (approx. 20 hours per week) in Earsdon, North Tyneside supporting three people

Skills required:

· Person centred focus

· Good record keeping skills

· Effective communication

· Ability to follow and work to individual support plans

· Level 2 qualification in health and social care desirable but not essential.

The rewards:

· £10.50 per hour (currently under review)

· Permanent contract

· Good range of shadowing and specialist training with ongoing support

· Mandatory and additional training and ongoing development opportunities provided

· Infection control training and PPE provided

· 24 hour on call support

· Various shift patterns available

· Enhanced DBS paid for by the company

· Staff bonus scheme

· Company pension

· 45p per mile travel

· Mental health support and signposting

· Access to private occupational health support

· Access to blue light discount

· Health service discount scheme

· You will know you are making a difference and helping people to achieve their independence

Closing date: 21 April 2023

Please contact the office by email for an application form if you are interested

or phone us on 0191 2638505

Application forms must be completed and returned by the closing date in order to be considered for shortlisting

We work to a comprehensive safeguarding policy and carry out enhanced DBS screening of all staff

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-37 per week

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We work within all of the Government guidance relating to COVID 19 and regularly review risk assessments to keep the people we support and our staff safe.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID: Hood, Swift, Ridley PA