Job Description

Please note that we do not offer UK work visa sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Due to the requirements of this position, all applicants must have a Full UK Driving License, held for at least 3 years.

We are recruiting Support Workers for Jordan who lives in his own home in Gateshead.

Why Join Our Team?

We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:

• £14.00 per hour
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days (1 for each year of service)
• Company pension
• Full induction & ongoing paid training
• Retail discounts
• Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Career progression opportunities

About us

We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.

We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.

About Jordan

Hi, my name is Jordan, I have a Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Tic Disorder. I struggle communicating which can lead to significant challenging behaviour, my team support me to overcome this with distraction techniques and engagement.

I am strong and determined and won’t let my challenges get the better of me. I am very kind, curious and active and have a great sense of humour. I enjoy being outdoors playing tag or kicking my ball around with my team, I like playing with my toys and relaxing in my toy room, drawing and writing in my books. I am very sociable and love to spend time with those around me, this can be walking, singing and/or dancing; one of my favourite songs is Celebration. I enjoy learning new skills with the help of my team. I have a car which I go out most days in for drives to places I like to visit. I enjoy spending time with my family who visit regular, and I go out for drives with them.

About you

You will:

• Put Jordan first and appreciate him/her/them for the amazing person he is
• Stand by him through tough times and be resilient
• Assess situations with patience and empathy
• Bring a lively, friendly, and caring personality
• Have a good sense of humour and be able to share jokes and pranks
• Be trustworthy, loyal, and upfront, with strong boundaries
• Follow routines and be flexible and creative when needed
• Communicate well and be reliable and supportive

Full UK driving license is required for this role. Experience in a similar role is essential.

Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning. Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.

If you want to join Jordan’s journey and be part of his team, please complete an application. We look forward to hearing from you.