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Job summary

Support Worker - Wansbeck Supported Living Service, Hatfield Chase, Bedlington.

Wansbeck Supported Living Service, supports individuals with learning disabilities and personality disorders who may display behaviours of concern, to help them live in their own homes, living a life that they choose.

We are a CQC registered service who strive to achieve an overall outstanding.

We provide a 24/7 service to support individuals in a person-centred way with all aspects of their lives, from personal care, dietary needs, domestic tasks, fun and exciting activities, community access and staying connected with family and friends, promoting a high quality of life for all.

We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. Ifthisis you, then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should have experience in a care setting, desirably with people with a learning disability and who may display behaviours of concern and should be flexible to the needs of the service and service users.

This is a full time 37 hour, permanent position. You will work off a monthly rolling rota which will include a mix of early shifts, late shifts and night shifts. NCC Band 4 salary - £25,584 - £27,269 (£13.26 per hour). Pay Enhancements are given for Night shifts/weekend work.

About us

Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our websitehere.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)

  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Details

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,584 to £27,269 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0006

Job locations

2 Hatfield Chase

Bedlington

Northumberland

NE22 5LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.

To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.

https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1761

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.

To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.

https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1761

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - NVQ/QCF level 2 in health and social care or equivalent is preferable
  • - This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
  • - A willingness to undertake further training to meet the needs of the service
  • To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.
  • https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1761
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - NVQ/QCF level 2 in health and social care or equivalent is preferable
  • - This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
  • - A willingness to undertake further training to meet the needs of the service
  • To make a full application, please use the link below to our careers page to submit an NCC application.
  • https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j=1761

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

2 Hatfield Chase

Bedlington

Northumberland

NE22 5LB


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

2 Hatfield Chase

Bedlington

Northumberland

NE22 5LB


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

LindaAitLahcen

01670823831

Details

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,584 to £27,269 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0022-25-0006

Job locations

2 Hatfield Chase

Bedlington

Northumberland

NE22 5LB


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