JOB NEWS: Voyage Care is hiring a Support Worker in Wallsend on a Permanent basis.
Job Title
• Support Worker
Employer
• Voyage Care
Location
• Wallsend
• Tyne and Wear
• NE28 6AB
Salary
• £12.72 per hour
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay of an additional £0.50 per hour (terms and conditions apply)
• Premium overtime rate of an additional £1.00 per hour (terms and conditions apply)
Contract Details
• Permanent position
• 28-hour contract
Working Pattern
• Monday to Sunday
• Early Shift: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Late Shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm – 8:00am
• Sleep-in shifts required as needed
• Sleep-in hours: 10:00pm – 8:00am
Essential Requirements
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Previous professional care experience required
• Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) preferred
• Resilient, flexible and composed approach
• Passion for supporting people to live independently
About The Role
• Support adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) within a specialist service.
• Help people gain greater independence in their daily lives.
• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Work as part of a dynamic and supportive care team.
• Make a meaningful difference to people’s quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
• Support individuals with personal care where required.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Assist people to access local community activities and services.
• Support attendance at appointments.
• Help individuals participate in social activities and hobbies.
• Promote confidence, wellbeing and independence.
• Assist people to achieve personal goals and aspirations.
• Build positive relationships with the people you support.
About The Service
• Based at Voyage Care’s ABI service at 52 Carville Road, Wallsend.
• Friendly and welcoming environment.
• No two days are the same.
• Opportunities to support individuals with a wide range of activities and interests.
• Focused on helping people lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Employee Benefits
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay.
• Premium overtime payments.
• Stream financial wellbeing benefit allowing access to up to 40% of earned pay.
• Funded Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounts at hundreds of high street retailers.
• 24/7/365 GP and doctor line for employees and their families.
• Access to health cash plans covering employees and families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Promotion pathways within a sector-leading organisation.
• Job security with a well-established care provider.
Why Join Voyage Care?
• Strong commitment to colleague development.
• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in social care.
• Extensive training from induction onwards.
• Focus on helping employees grow and progress.
• Chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day.
Safeguarding And Recruitment
• All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references.
• DBS checks are required.
• Some roles may require male or female employees only where there is a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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