Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
We need people who are passionate about providing excellent care and support, who love a challenge and like to have fun at work!
Successful applicants will become part of our team of excellent support staff. We work together with the adults who live in our service or attend our day services to ensure that they enjoy a quality of life that is second to none. If you join us, you will support our clients to access the community, develop social circles and maintain and develop friendships and networks.
The successful applicants will be required to provide full support, including Positive Behaviour Support, to people with disabilities living in a residential care setting to develop and maintain skills to live independent and fulfilled lives. Working as part of a team you will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
Our clients love to be active and have fun! We are looking for candidates who are good team players with a flexible and enthusiastic approach and a readiness to get involved in activities such as Bocha, parties, knit and natter, cinema, pubs and theatres for example.
Previous experience working within a similar setting would be desirable but not essential, as you will be fully supported and provided with all the training that you need.
A flexible working approach is essential as bank positions are required to provide cover as and when needed - the hours and days will vary according to the needs of the service.
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Why Work for Us
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements . Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.
