Support Worker

3 months ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Everyturn Mental Health Full time

Job summary

Salary: £23464 pro rata, plus enhancements for unsocial hours

Time at of hourly rate for after 8pm and on Saturdays

Time at of hourly rate for Sundays and Bank Holidays

We have part-time and full-time contracts available for permanent and maternity cover roles.

About Pinetree Lodge

Pinetree Lodge supports older adults with a diagnosis of dementia who, because of this organic brain disease, have behaviors that challenge which means they are unable to live in the wider community. Our team of experienced Registered Nurses & Support Workers led by Clinical Leads work closely to undertake assessments to provide person centered therapeutic interventions to minimize any risks associated with these behavioiurs. Our support workers also deliver personal care such as washing and dressing, assisting with eating and drinking if required.

Working hard to create a homely environment, the team at Pinetree Lodge have many years experiences in developing bespoke packages of care for our residents ensuring the highest standards are met. The role of support worker is very rewarding, especially when experiencing the joys that caring for someone with dementia brings. If you believe you have the skills and want to make a real difference, why not join our team at Pinetree Lodge?

Main duties of the job

The role of the support worker is an exciting opportunity to deliver positive change to the people we serve. This involves spending time observing and listening to service users and their families to identify any unmet needs we then develop strategies in order minimize the impact of behaviours that challenge. Working as part of the team, support workers play a vital part of a residents care.

About us

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day Enhanced pension Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: £23464 pro rata, plus enhancements for unsocial hours

Time at of hourly rate for after 8pm and on Saturdays

Time at of hourly rate for Sundays and Bank Holidays

We have part-time and full-time contracts available for permanent and maternity cover roles.

About Pinetree Lodge

Pinetree Lodge supports older adults with a diagnosis of dementia who, because of this organic brain disease, have behaviors that challenge which means they are unable to live in the wider community. Our team of experienced Registered Nurses & Support Workers led by Clinical Leads work closely to undertake assessments to provide person centered therapeutic interventions to minimize any risks associated with these behavioiurs. Our support workers also deliver personal care such as washing and dressing, assisting with eating and drinking if required.

The role of the support worker is an exciting opportunity to deliver positive change to the people we serve. This involves spending time observing and listening to service users and their families to identify any unmet needs we then develop strategies in order minimize the impact of behaviours that challenge. Working as part of the team, support workers play a vital part of a residents care.

Working hard to create a homely environment, the team at Pinetree Lodge have many years experiences in developing bespoke packages of care for our residents ensuring the highest standards are met. The role of support worker is very rewarding, especially when experiencing the joys that caring for someone with dementia brings. If you believe you have the skills and want to make a real difference, why not join our team at Pinetree Lodge?

About you

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:

Have knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health needs Are passionate about helping and caring for people with dementia Have good social skills and ability to build trusting relationships with the people we care for Can recognise and maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness of safeguarding issues

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day Enhanced pension Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Have knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health needs Are passionate about helping and caring for people with dementia Have good social skills and ability to build trusting relationships with the people we care for Can recognise and maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness of safeguarding issues

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