Job Description

Carers Trust Tyne and Wear is a local charity providing Home and Community based support for unpaid Carers within the Gateshead Area. Working with clients' with a variety of illnesses. (i.e. Autism, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS)

We are looking for support staff who have experience and are confident working with Adults and Children who have Physical Disabilities', Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Issues.

Your Role would be to provide practical and personal support to Adults and Children with care needs, in their own homes and in the local community.

.Main Duties include;

Supporting the clients' health and wellbeing Assisting with personal hygiene. Mobility assistance. To support the person with individual care needs, stated on their care plan. Full mandatory training provided. Must adhere to confidentiality, data protection and all Carers Trust Tyne and Wear policy and procedures. Applicants must be willing to undergo medical screening, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We offer

Competitive rates of pay including travel time and expenses. Initial and ongoing paid training including NVQ Qualification opportunities. Free Initial DBS
NVQ Level 2 preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Further information is available on our website www. carerstrusttw.org.uk or by contacting the office on 01207 549780.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Free or subsidised travel Sick pay
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Care Work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (preferred)
Location:

Gateshead (required)
Work Location: On the road