Enabling Support Worker

1 month ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Shaftesbury Full time

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury North East we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. Due to service requirements, only female applicants will be considered.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

Shaftesbury North East is an Independent Living service run by Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury Independent Living specialises in providing flexible, client-driven approach to care, health and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.

Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which embraces homecare, accessing local activities, community support and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:

  • Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)

  • Happy Birthday to you As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.

  • Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.

  • We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

  • Excellent training package provided for all staff.

  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.

  • Pension Scheme.

  • Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

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.


  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Shaftesbury Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive Support Worker to join our team at Shaftesbury North East. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in gaming and a good sense of humour. As an Enabling Support Worker, you will provide support and encouragement to individuals with disabilities, taking direction from the person supported and the person-centred...

  • Enabling Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Livability Full time

    Enabling Support Worker (Children and Young People’s Services) Gateshead and Newcastle £10.70 per hour Bank Contract About us Livability is one of the UK’s leading disability support charities. We are committed to enabling people with disabilities to live the life they want to lead. We believe the people we support deserve the best in service...

  • Childrens Enabling Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom LIVABILITY Full time

    **Childrens Enabling Support Worker** **Job Type**: Part Time **Location**:Gateshead **Salary**:£12 per hour **Hours**: Bank (0 hour contract maximum 20 hours per week. Shift patterns: Week day afternoons from 3pm onwards, evenings and full days on weekends.) - Have you got experience of working with children with disabilities or special educational...

  • Childrens Enabling Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom LIVABILITY Full time

    **Childrens Enabling Support Worker** **Job Type**: Part Time **Location**:Gateshead **Salary**:£12 per hour **Hours**: upto 20 hours per week - Have you got experience of working with children with disabilities or special educational needs?_ - Have you worked as a support worker, childcare worker or teaching assistant?_ **Key...

  • Enabling Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Shaftesbury Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Enabling Support Worker to join our team at Shaftesbury North East. As an Enabling Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and encouragement to individuals, taking direction from both the person supported and the person-centred support plan.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide support...

  • Enabling Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Livability Full time

    **Would you enjoy working in Social Care?** Do you have the values, passion and empathy we are looking for? You do not need any qualifications or experience to join us as an **Enabling Support Worker**. We only ask that you have the ambition to make a positive contribution to people’s life, are compassionate and kind. If this is you, we would love to...

  • Bank Enabling Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Livability Full time

    **Would you enjoy working in Social Care?** Do you have the values, passion and empathy we are looking for? You do not need any qualifications or experience to join us as an **Enabling Support Worker**. We only ask that you have the ambition to make a positive contribution to people’s life, are compassionate and kind. If this is you, we would love to...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a calm and resourceful individual to join our team as a Relief Support Worker at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.Swanway provides a supportive environment for individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to engage with individuals in a...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom ID Support Full time

    **Empowering every person to achieve more.** **To have control, courage, and choice to fully enjoy life.** We are recruiting for support workers for our Gateshead services. We have opportunities for part time and full time roles, we are looking for staff who want to make a difference and are passionate about working with people. Every day is different, we...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom ID Support Full time

    **Empowering every person to achieve more.** **To have control, courage, and choice to fully enjoy life.** We are recruiting for support workers for our Gateshead services. We have opportunities for part time and full time roles, we are looking for staff who want to make a difference and are passionate about working with people. Every day is different, we...

  • Support Care Worker

    1 week ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom The Human Support Group Limited Full time

    Company OverviewThe Human Support Group Limited is a leading provider of care services, dedicated to delivering high-quality support to individuals in their own homes.Estimated Salary£11.44 per hour (competitive hourly rate)Job DescriptionAs a Support Care Worker at The Human Support Group Limited, you will play a vital role in providing personalized care...

  • Male Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom ID Support Full time

    We are looking for a few male support workers to join the teams below. **Service H** Two men are looking for male staff to support them in their own home in Harlow Green area of Gateshead. The men are in their late fifties and early sixties and are looking for staff with a positive approach to join their team. S loves going out and about and has a...

  • Support Worker Specialists

    3 days ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join our team at Swanway, a Supported Living Service in Gateshead. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with a wide range of activities, including personal care and medication administration. If you have a strong work ethic and a duty of care, we...

  • Support Worker for Independent Living

    2 weeks ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and caring Support Worker to join our team at North East. As an Enabling Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and encouragement to individuals with varying needs.

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Purpletribe for Forever Care Full time

    **Support Worker - Gateshead** **Must have at least 6 months of experience working with children and young people** **Fully flexible contracts, days or nights** £10.70 per hour We are currently looking for a hardworking, caring, compassionate Support Worker to join our friendly supported accommodation service, based in Gateshead. We create a homely...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Shaftesbury Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at Shaftesbury North East.As an Enabling Support Worker, you will provide support and encouragement to individuals with a wide range of needs, taking direction from the person supported and the person-centred support plan.You will be responsible for maintaining...

  • Gateshead Support Worker for J

    6 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom ID Support Full time

    ID Support - Support Worker for J We have an opportunity for someone to join our team to support a 53 year old gentleman who lives in the Follingsby area of Gateshead. He has a mild learning disability and is registered blind and needs support to ensure he is safe in his home and in the community. He needs support with shopping, cooking and cleaning as...

  • Bank Enabling Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Livability Full time

    Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury North East we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and...

  • Support Coordinator

    3 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are recruiting a Support Coordinator for our Floating Support Service in Gateshead that provides outcome-focused care and support to individuals who are at risk of homelessness and in need of housing related provision. You will be an active part in supporting individuals with complex needs and requirements, helping them access facilities to find and...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    **We’re looking for a Support Worker, Interested?** Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social...