Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom The Benson Household Full time

About me
My name is Michael, I am a disabled man with a learning disability.

I am looking for a dependable and friendly Support Worker to join my fun loving team The job is to assist me in all aspects of my life including mobility, personal care, social life, cooking, shopping, work, transport and organising my time.

I have impairments which impact my balance, vision and cognition. I live in my own self contained flat within my family home about 4 miles south of Morpeth.

I live in a small estate, supported by buses but my Support Workers drive me everywhere and I am busy so you will need to drive me.


I am always on the lookout for new things to try and this involves getting out in my mobility vehicle.

I like a mix of things to do.

I have a dog walking business and am an Expert by Experience conducting interviews and speaking at conferences on what the social and medical model of disability is.

In my spare time I go to the gym, festivals, radio club and research what my next vehicle should be.


About you
Previous experience is not required, as training will be provided but you need to show patience. People with previous experience should approach this role with open minds and be ready to listen and learn.

You will need:
- to have excellent communication skills
- to be physically able to support me
- to hold a full clean driving licence so you can drive me around in my vehicle
- ability to commute to and from work

DBS checks, references and training
Please note that any offer will be conditional on the following:

  • A successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
  • Evidence of Right to work in the UK
  • Evidence of a Full, Clean Driving Licence
  • Two satisfactory references
  • Mandatory training during onboarding and probation period (including job shadowing)

To re-cap

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with my daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management
  • Support me to carry out my chosen social and work activities by driving me in my vehicle
  • Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation

Why apply
I offer competitive pay rates, negotiable hours at interview and a wonderful team.

If you think you would like to work with me and would like to find out more about the role, I would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch.

Shifts available are

Monday to Friday and then

Saturday to Sunday and then

To apply

  • Message me through Indeed letting me know you have a clean valid diving licence and what shifts you would prefer and ones you are unavailable for and your availability for interviews

Work Sponsorship

  • I am sorry, I am not able to offer work sponsorship

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£12.10 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Morpeth, NE61 6QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

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