To support young adults aged 18-24 in their transition from children's services to adult services.
To work directly with individuals and groups where appropriate within the targeted remit which include South Tyneside Adult recovery service (STARS), Leaving Care Service, Supported Housing providers, Probation, and other specialist areas, offering education, Harm reduction and care planned treatment interventions that reflect the holistic needs of individuals who use Drugs and or Alcohol (substances).
Working as part of the Matrix Young People's Drug and Alcohol service to provide support and treatment to individuals aged 18-24.
Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g.
Autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities).
We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.
Search Health-care are working with a Nationally Recognised Health-care Provider to source a number of experienced support workers in Gateshead to provide support to vulnerable service users that need supporting in their daily life to life routine.
Support Worker - Temp to Perm Options Available
The Role
The emphasis of this job will be working on You will be supporting individuals with severe mental health difficulties / learning disabiltiies/ You will be expected to work flexible shifts.The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months previous experience working as support worker with previous experience with mental health / learning difficulties.
Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g.
Autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities).
We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.
We are seeking Relief Support Workers that can provide excellent person-centred care and support to tenants to assist and develop everyday living skills and to enjoy a wide range of activities.
We require positive and enthusiastic individuals who will demonstrate superb communication skills, that are able to work within positive behaviour support guidelines and who will encourage the tenants within our Whitley Bay service to live socially inclusive lives.
The staff must be able to build a trusting and friendly rapport with all of the service users at our Whitley Bay service and work within the guidelines of local and corporate policies in a dignified manner.