*Sponsorship is not available for this role*
Occasional/ Bank Hours available. This is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. Day shifts available.
Basic hourly rate - £10.74 per hour, up to £12.74 per hour with enhancement.
A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday. This will be implemented on a trial basis.
In the quiet suburb of Jesmond in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Bradbury Wing is a home for 20 adults with physical disabilities.
As a Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!
As well as competitive pay, we offer a great range of employee rewards such as Wagestream (coming soon! Access earned pay before pay day), free Blue Light card and discounts for high street retailers, free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role and so much more!
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
- Because of the personal service provided an occupational requirement applies to this post, under Equality Act 2010.
* No agencies please *