Career Opportunities

Children’s Support Worker - Gateshead

Salary: Paid Hourly

Job Description

Residential Support Worker, Gateshead

 Enhanced Care Group is developing two new residential children’s homes in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Therefore, we are currently looking for Residential Support Workers who are keen for a new and exciting role in one of our Residential Children's Homes.

The role of Residential Support Worker is to provide safety, support, care and guidance for the children and young people in our care.

The Role:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a wider team to assess each child and young person's needs, implementing individual care plans/programmes, and providing a level of supervision and support. You will build close relationships with the young people in our home, supporting their links and relationships outside of the home, encouraging them to connect with the communities around them.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, and you will be required to maintain appropriate and up to date records on each child/young person, working closely with the wider team and providing feedback to management where necessary for the young person's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for:

The role requires:

• The ability to work with challenging situations and behaviours displayed by young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• The right candidates will be caring, compassionate and committed to the service, with the skills to assess each young person's needs and implement individual care plans.
• Being able to operate within a shift system: this includes; days, evenings, overnight sleepovers and weekends. 
• Flexibility, good communication both verbally and written, an
• The capability to be a great team player.

REQUIREMENTS

• All employees in our Residential Care Homes must be 21 years of age or over;
• Physically fit, resilient and motivated person;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental;
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team;
• Basic housekeeping and cooking skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above
• NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent;
• Previous experience in working in a residential care setting or with young people;
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid Trained;
• Ability to drive and hold a current full driving licence;
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding

 
In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to training and development
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Sessional payments for Sleep-in duties

Children´s Senior Support Worker - Gateshead

Salary: Paid Hourly

Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker, Gateshead

Enhanced Care Group is developing two brand new residential children’s homes in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. and we are looking for Senior Residential Support Workers who are keen for a new and exciting role in one of our Residential Children's Homes.

The role of the Senior Residential Support Worker is to provide safety, support, care and guidance for the children and young people in our care as well as supporting and guiding support staff to deliver a high level of care and support.

The Role:

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Work as part of a wider team to assess each child and young person's needs
• Implement individual care plans/programmes
• Provide a level of supervision and support to staff
• Build close relationships with the young people in our home, supporting their links and relationships outside of the home, encouraging them to connect with the communities around them.
• Maintain appropriate and up to date records on each child/young person, working closely with the wider team and providing feedback to management where necessary for the young person's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for:

The role requires the ability to work with challenging situations and behaviours displayed by young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The right candidates will be caring, compassionate and committed to the service, with the skills to assess each young person's needs and implement individual care plans. We are looking for someone who will be able to lead and organise a shift and undertake some management duties if and when required.

The role requires:

• Being able to operate within a shift system: this includes; days, evenings, overnight sleepovers and weekends.
• Flexibility, good communication both verbally and written
• The capability to be a great team player.
• The role will involve completing accurate, grammatically correct, cohesive reports in respect of the young person which will shared with a multi - agency team.

 Requirements: 

• For Senior roles we will be looking for staff that have had previous experience in working with young people a minimum of one year.
• Applications must have Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or working towards which can be transferable) or equivalent qualification
• All employees in our Residential Care Homes must be 21 years of age or over;
• Physically fit, Resilient and motivated person;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental;
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team;
• Basic housekeeping and cooking skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid Trained;
• Ability to drive and hold a current full driving licence;
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Experience of shift leading and supporting new and inexperienced staff.

 
In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to training and development
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Sessional payments for Sleep-in duties

RGN Nurse - Newcastle

Salary: To be discussed

Job Description

RGN/Clincial Lead, in Newcastle

Byker Hall Care Centre is a nursing and residential care home in Byker, Newcastle. We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia. 

At Enhanced Elderly Care our organisational purpose is focused on our residents and making a difference to them.

We are looking for people who care and demonstrate our values, which are:

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care, we want you!

As a registered Nurse with a current PIN you should also be able to demonstrate post-registration experience as well as managing staff, alongside leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 224 0588 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Care Assistant - Gateshead

Salary: Paid Hourly

Job Description

Care Assistant (Nights), Felling

Fellingate Care Centre is a nursing and residential care home situated in Felling, Gateshead. We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia.

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.  We’re seeking to recruit some great new care assistants; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service – could this be you? 

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker through training and support.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values. 

These are: 

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care ethic then we would love you to join our team!

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our residents enjoy lovely days which are fulfilled and varied. Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support the health and wellbeing of our resident as well as assisting with meal times and light domestic duties.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 469 9110 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Care Assistant - Gateshead

Salary: Paid Hourly

Job Description

Care Assistant (Full Time & Part Time), Felling

Fellingate Care Centre is a nursing and residential care home situated in Felling, Gateshead. We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia.

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.  We’re seeking to recruit some great new care assistants; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service – could this be you? 

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker through training and support.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values. 

These are: 

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care ethic then we would love you to join our team!

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our residents enjoy lovely days which are fulfilled and varied. Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support the health and wellbeing of our resident as well as assisting with meal times and light domestic duties.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 469 9110 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Young Person’s Support Worker - Teesside

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Description

Young Person's Support Worker, Teesside

Holme Farm is a high quality care service in Teesside, North East England who are passionate about supporting young adults with emotional, psychological, behavioural and social problems.

We are looking to recruit dynamic and professional individuals who can deliver excellent standards of care in the role of a support worker. In return we can offer you great benefits and the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, young person focused environment.

We’re keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

As a support worker, you will be responsible for supporting young people to meet their needs and achieve their goals - based within their home environment, local community and wider afield.

Activities of support will vary from daily living skills; teaching of life, living and independent skills; to support young people with planning and accessing community based activities including supporting our young people to access education - including going to school or college.

Successful candidates do not require any experience of supporting young people with difficulties or complex behavioural needs just an empathetic understanding of the needs of young people with difficulties who are vulnerable within society.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 438 6000 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Care Assistant - Newcastle

Salary: Paid Hourly

Job Description

Care Assistants (Day) - Full Time and Part Time, Newcastle

Byker Hall Care Centre is a residential and nursing care home in Byker, Newcastle Upon-Tyne.

We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia.

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.  We’re seeking to recruit some great new care assistants; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service – could this be you? 

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker through training and support.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values.  These are: 

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care ethic then we would love you to join our team!

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our residents enjoy lovely days which are fulfilled and varied. Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support the health and wellbeing of our resident as well as assisting with meal times and light domestic duties.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 224 0588 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

RGN Nurse - Gateshead

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Job Description

Registered Staff Nurse/RGN, Felling in Gateshead

Fellingate Care Centre is a nursing and residential care home in Felling, Gateshead.

We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia. 

At Enhanced Elderly Care our organisational purpose is focused on our residents and making a difference to them.

We are looking for people who care and demonstrate our values, which are:

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care, we want you!

As a registered Nurse with a current PIN you should also be able to demonstrate post-registration experience as well as managing staff, alongside leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 438 6000 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Care Assistant - Newcastle

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Description

Night Shift Care Assistants, Newcastle

Byker Hall Care Centre is a residential and nursing care home in Byker, Newcastle Upon-Tyne. Tel: 0191 224 0588

We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom are living with dementia. 

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. We’re seeking to recruit some great new care assistants; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service – could this be you? 

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker through training and support.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values.  These are: 

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our residents enjoy lovely days which are fulfilled and varied. Duties may include some support with personal care needs during the night, support the health and wellbeing of our residents as well as assisting with meal times and light domestic duties.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 224 0588 for an informal chat or complete your application below.

Children’s Support Worker - County Durham

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Description

Children´s Support Worker, County Durham

We are excited to announce that due to the recent opening of our brand new Care Home for Children in the north of County Durham, we are now looking for Bank Support Workers to carry out shift work.

We are looking for dynamic and professional individuals who can deliver excellent standards of care. In return we can offer you great benefits and the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, resident focused environment.

As a support worker, you will be responsible for supporting children and young people to meet their needs and achieve their goals - based within their home environment, local community and wider afield.

Activities of support will vary from daily living skills; personal care and teaching of life, living and independent skills; to supporting young people with planning and accessing community based activities including supporting our young people to go on short breaks, holidays and enjoy social and leisure activities daily; to supporting our young people to access education - including going to school or college.

Successful candidates do not require any experience of supporting young people with difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Autism or complex behavioural needs.

Main Responsibilities

To assist children and young people with activities of daily life and living as per assessment and care plan completed by the Service Manager or Director of Operations. All duties will be varied and personalised to the children and young people's needs these may include:

General housekeeping e.g. cooking, shopping, domestic duties etc, and helping young people to maintain all aspects of their domestic lives

Providing help with all aspects of personal care

Facilitating meaningful activities for all young people

Ensuring a balanced healthy lifestyle for all young people

Promoting physical and emotional wellbeing for each young person

Providing emotional and behavioural support as needed for each young person

Facilitating socialisation and social activities e.g. visiting family/friends, accessing community activities and social groups.

Monitoring progress and completing records daily

Liaising with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each child or young person.

Empathising and actively listening in a sensitive manner while assessing appropriate additional support where necessary

Supporting access to appropriate health care provision, enabling informed choice and seeking advice where necessary

Creating opportunities for children and young people to develop establish and maintain personal relationships and social networks, which encourage greater participation and integration in their chosen communities.

Carrying out duties as the Service Manager reasonably requires

All staff would be expected at all times to: 

Preserve independence & dignity as much as possible

Managing any personal care with both dignity and respect

Report any issues or concerns to the shift leader or manager as appropriate

Observe and report on the children and young persons mental and physical wellbeing

Read and abide by the care plan

Supporting and and develop a good understanding of each young person

Report within timescale any areas of risk, not previously identified, to manager

Maintain confidentiality and commit to not divulge information to third parties unless consent to share information has been given in writing and agreed with the Service Manager

Work in accordance with their job description; contract of employment and any policies and guidelines.

To promote equal opportunities and respect diversity, culture and different values

To work in accordance with the Health & Safety Act.

To contribute to the overall development of the service and at all times promote a positive image of the service and the young people.

To participate in training allocated and provided internally and by external trainers.

To prepare, attend and engage in regular supervisions, appraisals and performance review accepting and providing positive and constructive feedback.

Essential Skills, Experience & Attitude:

No experience in working with children or young people who have learning, developmental or multiple disabilities living in the community required.

An empathetic understanding of the needs of young people with difficulties and disabilities who are vulnerable within society

Physically fit and able to support children and young people on activities and undertake safe manual handling practices

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good telephone manner and good level of spoken English

Observant and sensitive to children and young persons needs

Ability to liaise with outside agencies and other professionals as required

Ability to work autonomously and to work productively as part of a team

A positive attitude to learning and developing skills

Desirable Skills:

Current and clean driving licence

NVQ or WFD related to working with children and young people

Experience in supporting young people with difficulties and disabilities.

Working Conditions:

Working hours will be as per 4 week rota. Shifts will not be static days per week. Shifts will be planned in advance to meet the children and young persons needs and care plans. Our children and young people have needs that require support throughout the year 365 24/7 . Terms and conditions of employment are as per employment contract and staff handbook. Staff are expected to arrive on time for all shifts. There may be opportunities of availability of additional hours and will be opportunities of further skills development which is above the national minimum standards.

Measurements

The main criteria of the job that would be measured during the probationary period and through supervision and appraisals are: Quality of support provided and timekeeping combined with added value to the team and to the young persons quality of life. 

If you are interested in joining a long-standing Care Company with standards of excellence in caring for children, please complete and return an Application Form.

Care Assistant - Gateshead

Salary: Based on experience

Job Description

Bank Care Staff, Gateshead - Shift Work

Wardley Gate Care Centre is a residential care home in Wardley, Gateshead. Tel: 0191 469 9110

We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia.

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.  We’re seeking to recruit some great new care assistants; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service – could this be you? 

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker through training and support.

Above all we want someone that shares in our values.  These are: 

• Passion
• Respect
• Trust
• Pride
• Family

If you do share our values and care ethic then we would love you to join our team!

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our residents enjoy lovely days which are fulfilled and varied. Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support the health and wellbeing of our resident as well as assisting with meal times and light domestic duties.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call 0191 469 9110 for an informal chat or complete your application below.