Support Worker Jobs Sunderland

Support Worker

Job Description

Forevercare have a number of opportunities to join our ever expanding team, there are a large number of job progression opportunities available within the company and opportunities to further your knowledge/training.

This role is based across the North East and staff may be asked to work within a 13 mile radius.

Main Purpose of Job is:

• To offer quality support to service users to enable them to develop positive life skills in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• To respect, value and nurture service users to allow their individual talents and strengths to develop.

We are looking for people with some of the following attributes:

• Resilience
• Confidence
• Strong Communication Skills
• A Good Listener
• Dedicated
• Patient
• Kind
• Caring
• Empathetic

We are offering a number of new incentives for new staff coming to Forevercare, these will also be available to all the staff working for us, below is what is available:

Job Incentives:

• Access to gym and spa membership
• Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
• Same day GP appointments
• Face to Face professional independent counselling service

We also offer:

• 5.5 weeks holiday per year
• Pension
• Access to further qualifications
• Ability to progress in the company

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant qualification is desirable e.g. Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent but not essential as enrolment on training courses will be available.
• 6 months experience in a relevant field is desirable but not essential as in house training will be provided.
• Transferable Adults and Childrens DBS is desirable but not essential

If you are looking to find a job where you can really make a difference – and perhaps start an exciting new journey in your own life – apply today!

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.70 per hour

Shift:

• 12 hour shift