Care Worker - Tynedale Centre

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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 helpingmaintaina 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 activitiesincluding:

• Swimming
• Horse-Riding
• Bowling
• Music therapy
• 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,personaland 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,supervisionsand 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."

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.