Male Residential Care Officer
Closing Date: 1st January 2025.
Please note: St Cuthbert’s Care reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received prior to the closing date.
Salary: £12.24 per hour. Plus £68 payment per sleep-in.
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Full time).
Location: Alan Shearer Residential Centre, Newcastle.
This role also attracts a Welcome Bonus of up to £350.
We are looking for a male support worker to assist a gentleman living with autism who requires 2:1 support within a solo provision in a specialist residential service.
The ideal candidate should be flexible as supporting individuals with their daily living involves working evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis including waking nights and sleep ins. We recognise the importance of a work life balance, so your rota is prepared in advance. Your manager will aim to be flexible for instance if you have something special going on.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit male applicants only.
“I’m looking for someone who can work with compassion and who has a passion to provide excellent person-centred care. As part of an established team, you will help to empower our residents to reach their personal potential in all aspects of life.
The successful candidate should hold, or be working towards, Level 3 Diploma in Heath and Social Care; however, full training and support will be given. If this sounds like the role for you, I’d be delighted to hear from you.”
Kate Cook, interim Manager
For more information, or for an informal chat, call Kate on 0191 264 8925.
Benefits
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How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please click the button below. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
If you would like to discuss your application further, please call our recruitment line on 0191 228 8803 or alternatively email recruitment@stcuthbertscare.org.uk
Please note: We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.
