Support Worker - North View

Support Worker, North View, Jarrow 

30 hours per week (waking nights) - £19,656.00 per year, £12.60 per hour 

Female Support Workers Required 

This post is occupational qualification for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post. 

At North View we provide 24-hour care and support for up to adults who may be living with learning disabilities and autism. We aim to ensure that this is not just a place to live, but is a home, and the people living here are encouraged and enabled to make their own choices and decisions in as many aspects of their lives as possible. 

We welcome all who wish to apply to work with us!  

Essential Criteria:   

• NVQ2 in care (or willingness to attain)  
• Ability to respond to guidance and direction  
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults  
• Good communication skills  
• Ability to work as part of a team  
• Able to provide personal care  
• Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability  
• Interested, motivated and committed  
• Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people  

What We Offer:  

• Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per year (pro rata, including bank and public holidays)  
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme  
• Health Cash Plan   
• Bike to work scheme   
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Excellent training and development opportunities   
• We are an equal opportunities employer  

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Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated deadline if capacity is reached.  

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role. 

If you require any further information regarding the vacancy, please email Bernice Holohan, Service Manager on berniceholohan@sjog.org.uk