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Orbis Support are an employee-owned supported living organisation who specialise in providing bespoke packages of support to people with learning disabilities and complex needs who wish to live in the community in their own home. Orbis primarily supports adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviour that challenges, enduring mental health difficulties and physical disabilities.
We are currently recruiting Female Support Staff to join our team in the East Denton area of Newcastle (This post has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 & therefore only female applicants will be considered)
If you believe you have the following then we want to hear from you
- Positive attitude, good value base and levels of empathy
- Natural ability to form positive relationships
- Caring, understanding and imaginative
- Willingness to go the extra mile and committed to the rights of the people we support
- Be resourceful and willing to learn
- Good communication skills
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check
We are looking to recruit Healthcare Support Workers full time to provide support, to two ladies with complex health needs.
Essentially the right person would need some moving & handling experience and & driving licence. Preferred experience and knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL), peg feeding, suction, catheter care & personal care.
Benefits -
- Friend referral scheme with cash bonus payable
- £500 for every employee who passes probation
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
- Extra day of holiday after 5 years of service
- Monthly prize draw giveaway of a prize up to £25
- Become a partner to our employee-owned trust after 1 year of service + be eligible for annual bonuses + sick pay scheme + Smart Health wellbeing services
- Funded social events for team building and staff engagement
This role will involves providing 24 hr support including weekends, evenings & nights –we pay £13.20 per hour & £97.68- £122.10 for sleep in’s, £10 enhancement on waking nights
Some of the key responsibilities include -
- Encourage development for life skills in relation to domestic task, social activities, money management & relations as appropriate to the individual.
- Provide personal care to maintain high standards of person hygiene.
- To provide stimulating activities to ensure the person being supported has a full & stimulating life, ensuring that the service provided reflects their views and wishes.
- To fully act in accordance with Orbis Support’s Policies & Procedures & Systems.
- Record & inform senior staff of any changes observed in physical health or behaviour & assist with any necessary action in emergencies or where changes require medical attention.
- Update documentation and daily records & follow support plan.
- Liaise as required with families, carer’s advocate & professionals involved in supporting people.
- Comply with all the legal responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation.
- Carry out house administration duties as required.
- Co-operate with & participate positively in staff activities & duties, including staff meetings, supervision session’s performance & reviews.
- Attend training sessions.
