Support Worker – Burnfoot Court (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Job role
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Burnfoot Court)
Salary: £10.80p.h.
Opportunity to earn £12.00p.h. dedicated to one ISL
Contract: Permanent, Full or part time hours.
3 x 12.5hr shifts per week (full time)
2 x 12.5hr shifts per week (part time)
Although not essential we are keen to recruit drivers.
Education and Services for People with Autism Ltd (ESPA) is an established Charity that supports people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are looking to recruit support staff to work in our services in Kenton, Newcastle. Burnfoot Court in Kenton, is a purpose built core and cluster development providing Independent Supported Living Services to people on the autism spectrum and who have complex needs.
If you have experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions this may an exciting opportunity for you.
ESPA offers staff an excellent employment package which includes:
- 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
- Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by ESPA
- Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
- Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
- Access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
- Excellent Career Progression
- Family Friendly Policies
We are looking to appoint individuals who enjoy working with people, are caring and who want to support people with autism and related conditions to enjoy a lifestyle of their choice.
These positions will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service which ESPA will provide.
For more information please contact ruth.hall@espa.org.uk 0191 2131357.
For an application form please contact humanresources@espa.org.uk 0191 5165080.