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Support Worker - Grade B

About the role...

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker within our Supporting Independence Service. The Supporting Independence Service is a growing service and has a growing customer base.

The successful candidates will work in a number of customers' homes across Gateshead, providing low level support aiding and encouraging customers to remain independent in their own home.

Contracted hours will vary in line with demand; all posts are Monday to Friday and are part time.

The key roles of the post are included in the job profile and include a wide range of duties to promote people's independence, skills, confidence and wellbeing. The service also delivers housework and small errands; ensuring that customers' needs are met and their homes are cleaned to a specified standard.

Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

• You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
• You'll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
• You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have...

• A positive attitude towards older people and sympathetic to their needs
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant principles and values e.g. privacy, confidentiality and choice
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people.
• The ability to keep records and logs of activity.
• Knowledge of the working processes of the safeguarding system
• Experience of using cleaning equipment and materials
• Good standard of basic education, including literacy and numeracy

It’s time to apply!

For an informal discussion or to find out more, contact the Catering & Cleaning Support Team by telephone 0191 433 5522 or by email at CateringandCleaning@Gateshead.Gov.UK