Job reference:006303
Salary:£12.75 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the Bank Enabling Support Worker we’re looking for?
Shaftesbury North East is recruiting Bank Enabling Support Workers to join our Newcastle based services.
⚠️ Please note: this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the Home Office salary requirements.
Why Work With Us?
We’re looking for compassionate, community‑minded individuals who want to make a real difference. At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone has the right to a full, meaningful, and flourishing life — and our staff play a vital role in making that happen.
Guided by our core values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we are proud to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support across:
- Adult care
- Children’s care
- Education
We go the extra mile to provide personalised, flexible support that helps people thrive, live independently, and stay connected to their communities.
About the Role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker, you will:
- Provide tailored support and encouragement, following individual person‑centred support plans
- Take direction from the people we support to promote independence and choice
- Maintain accurate records in line with service requirements
- Support with personal care and medication administration where required
✅ Flexible working to fit around your availability
✅ Opportunity to cover sleep‑in shifts
💷 £60 additional payment per sleep‑in
About Shaftesbury Independent Living
Shaftesbury North East delivers Independent Living services supporting people with a wide range of needs and living situations.
Whether support is needed for:
- One or two hours
- Daytime or community activities
- Or up to 24‑hour care
We support people of all ages — from late teens through to older adults — helping them access local activities, community services, and live life on their own terms.
Benefits of Working at Shaftesbury
We know our people are our greatest asset, and we’re proud to reward the dedication of our staff. As a Bank worker, you’ll benefit from:
- 🎁 CQC Rewards
- £30 gift voucher for GoodCQC ratings
- £50 gift voucher for OutstandingCQC ratings (terms apply)
- £30 gift voucher for
- 🌟 Recognition & Rewards
- Executive Leadership Team recognition letters
- Gift vouchers (up to £50) for going above and beyond
- 📚 Excellent training packageprovided
- 🏖️ Paid holiday accrual
- 12.07% holiday pay per hour worked (up to 5.6 weeks per year)
- 💼 Pension scheme
- 💬 Employee Assistance Programmefor wellbeing support
Interested?
If you’re passionate about supporting others, value flexibility, and want to be part of a caring and inclusive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Apply today and help make a difference with Shaftesbury North East.