Support Workers (multiple vacancies) - Learning Disabilities - Newcastle

We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a vibrant, fun-loving lady aged 72 who lives in NE15. She loves shopping, bingo, music and dancing, lodge holidays and crafting.

• Active support: 9:00am - 10:00pm
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 9:00am (on-call overnight)

• Support her to live safely and independently, in the way she chooses
• Accompany her on shopping trips, bingo nights, days out and holidays
• Join in with music, dancing and crafting - enthusiasm genuinely required
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Help plan and prepare for activities she loves, including lodge breaks
• Communicate clearly with her wider support network, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time

• Empathetic - genuinely attuned to how she is feeling and what she needs
• An active listener - patient, present and truly engaged
• Proactive - taking the initiative to plan activities and make the most of every day
• Positive and outgoing - bringing good energy into her home and her life
• Adaptable - able to read a situation and adjust quickly when it matters

• Calm, confident and resilient
• Consistent in their approach
• Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
• An excellent listener with strong communication skills
• Patient, understanding and compassionate
• Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality support
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance

We are seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Outreach Support Workers to join our team supporting people across Newcastle to live independently, build confidence and take part in activities they enjoy.

This is a community-based role - you'll be working alongside people as they navigate daily life, helping them develop skills, access support and build the connections that matter to them.

You don't need a degree or formal care qualifications - what matters most is your values, your attitude and your willingness to learn. If you're calm, kind, consistent and committed to doing the right thing, we'll give you all the skills and training you need.

Previous experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or Mental Health needs is welcome but not essential.

LIFE by Be Caring is a values-led, person-centred service supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and complex care needs to live rich, safe and meaningful lives. We use trauma-informed practice, Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help the people we support feel safe, understood and in control of their own lives.

We're part of Be Caring, the UK's largest employee-owned social care provider, built on the values of Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved.

• Up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

This is our current bonus structure - more details shared at recruitment and onboarding.

Apply today and our recruitment team will:

• Match you skills and availability to the right role
• Answer any questions you have about shifts, training and progression
• Tell you more about the people you'd be supporting and what a typical day looks like

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