Job reference:006331
Salary:£13.45 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Not specified
Closing date:
Job Description
🌟 Could You Be the Support Worker We’re Looking For? 🌟
Shaftesbury North East is recruiting Female Bank Enabling Support Workers to join our Complex Care Service in Newcastle.
Important: Due to the specific requirements of this role, applications can only be accepted from female candidates who hold a full UK driving licence with no endorsements.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference, bring energy and creativity to your work, and want to be part of a caring, community‑focused organisation — we’d love to hear from you.
💙 Who We Are
At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone has the right to live a full, flourishing life. We are driven by our core values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, and we strive to deliver the very best support to the people we care for.
Our disability services span adult care, children’s care and education, with a strong focus on inclusion, individuality and personalised support. We go the extra mile to help people thrive, live well, and stay connected to their communities.
👋 About the Role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker, you’ll provide person‑centred support by:
- Following individual support plans and taking direction from the person you support
- Encouraging independence, confidence and life experiences
- Maintaining accurate records in line with service requirements
- Supporting with personal care and the administration of medication when required
- Building positive and professional relationships with families and professionals
You’ll be providing 2:1 support to a young man with complex care needs, helping him live an active and fulfilling life.
🎬 Who You’ll Be Supporting
The person you’ll support has a great sense of character and enjoys:
- Mr Benn
- Harry Potter
- Game shows
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- Abba Music
- Elvis
- Disney Movies and Music
We’re looking for someone with a good sense of humour, an outgoing and fun personality, and the creativity to think outside the box. You’ll be proactive in creating meaningful life experiences — from day trips further afield using his car, to providing support on holidays.
Experience supporting someone with a PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) plan is essential.
🚗 What You’ll Need
- A full UK driving licencewithno endorsements
- Previous experience in complex care and PBS
- Confidence working 2:1
- Flexibility to cover sleep‑in shifts
- 💷 £60 paid per sleep‑in
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🏡 About Shaftesbury Independent Living
Shaftesbury North East is part of Shaftesbury Independent Living, providing flexible, person‑specific care and support for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.
From a few hours of support to 24‑hour care, we help people of all ages — from late teens to older adults — get the most out of life, their homes, and their local communities.
✨ If you’re kind‑hearted, proactive, and ready to make a genuine difference, we’d love to welcome you to our team. ✨