Care Worker

Job Introduction

Care Worker (Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities) - The Tynedale Centre, Hexham (Day centre)Fixed term | 24 hours | £13.69 - £14.59 per hour

Are you creative, enthusiastic, caring individual, ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? If so, we'd love to welcome you to the team at Tynedale Centre in Hexham. We are looking for a dedicated Care Worker, who is committed to helping maintain a quality service. Our team at Tynedale centre, Hexham supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Our aim is to empower vulnerable adults by building independence through engaging in educational, social, therapeutic and employment opportunities to broaden life experiences and allow service users to exercise their right to self-determination and choice. The centre is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.

You'll be working in a vibrant, supportive environment where no two days are the same. As a Care Worker you will help our service users enjoy a variety of engaging and enjoyable activities including:

• Swimming
• Horse-Riding
• Bowling
• Music therapy
• Gardening
• Sensory walks

Whether it's exploring the outdoors or sharing a laugh during an activity, you'll be part of moments that matter.

This role is:

• 24 hours
• Salary £13.69 - £14.59 per hour

Role of the job:

• To support service users with their physical, personal and emotional care, to enable and promote independence so they can reach their full potential.
• Preparation and serving of meals / drinks
• Administer medication (appropriate training will be provided)
• Support service users in accessing the community and arranging fun activities for them to engage with
• Communicating with service users and colleagues report writing and sharing of information
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure individual care plans are achieved/ reviewed
• Attend training, take part in appraisals, supervisions and team meetings.

Quote from a current employee:

''Being a Care Worker means understanding the people we work with. Forming bonds and friendships. Creating a happy and fulfilling environment with activities and ideas that give lots of experiences, a sense of joy and achievement for everyone. Raising awareness that everyone is different! Everyone has a different set of skills that when put together can create magic."

If this post appeals to you and you would like to make a difference, then apply to join our dedicated team today! We welcome you to visit Tynedale Centre for a walk around!

For more information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Beverley Sproates or Jemma McGinley, Service Manager/deputy on .

Why Join Us?

• A genuinely supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities to develop professionally with further training
• A workplace where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact on people's lives
• 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

If you want a role where you go home knowing you've done something meaningful, this is the place for you.

For an informal chat about the role, contact:

Linda Ait Lahcen, Service Manager or Claire Wealleans, Assistant Manager on .

Northumberland County Council's (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 website here.

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
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff - providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support & staff development including Armed Forces, ASD, Carers, Enable Disability, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality