Lead Support Worker at Home Group

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

27500.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Support planning, Case management, Safeguarding, Person-centred support, Multi-agency collaboration, Budgeting, Crisis management, Communication, Resilience, Administrative tasks

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Lead Support Worker Salary £27500 / Earn £14.06 per hour plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and health cash plan Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) Gateshead We can’t offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong Want to be part of a team that truly cares, not only about our customers, but about you too? Our colleagues tell us that working here feels different. We’re brilliant at what we do, and we look after each other just as much as we support our customers. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in your current job, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for. You’ll help people with complex needs live more independently, where no two days are the same. One moment you’re helping someone take a big step towards their goals, the next you’re supporting them through life’s everyday ups and downs. What’s in it for you? 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”) Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more Matching pension contribution (up to 7%25 and life insurance of 3x basic salary) Instant pay access with Stream 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more What you’ll do Lead support planning and coordinate our Support Workers to deliver person-centred support Balance support, safeguarding, admin and meetings while guiding colleagues and managing caseloads Support Customers with daily tasks like budgeting, cooking and attending appointments Work with multi-agency teams to safeguard and empower our customers Help customers build independence and prepare for their move-on into the community Why join us This is more than a job – it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK’s Great Places to Work! You have Passion and experience in supporting others ideally in a supported housing setting Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or are willing to work towards it) Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support The ability to work under your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach The ability to make a big difference you a young person's life The practical bits You will work on a rolling rota the shifts are 8am until 8pm and the service is staffed 7 days per week. You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay) A vehicle insured for business use (and a license!), we’ll pay for any business mileage You’ll work at Young People's Service, based at Shipcote Terrace in Gateshead supporting young people 18-25 across the Gateshead Borough. Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Support Coordinator Job Description, (what we call the role internally!) find out about us, for help to apply and our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait. For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk.

Responsibilities

The Lead Support Worker will coordinate support staff to deliver person-centred care and manage caseloads for young people with complex needs. They will also work with multi-agency teams to ensure safeguarding and help customers build independence for community living.