Health and Social Care Officer

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic person to be a Health and Social Care Officer in our day service.

We provide a service for adults with severe learning disabilities with additional complex support needs and are looking to appoint people who are enthusiastic, creative and committed to enhancing the lives of people with additional needs.

Successful applicants will be joining an experienced, dedicated and creative team providing opportunities for adults with severe learning disabilities and Autism to develop their independence and reach their full potential using a wide range of activities and therapies.

You will use person‑centred approaches to ensure that the needs and aspirations of the individuals are met and support people to express themselves, make choices and utilise their own unique forms of communication/expression.

We are looking to appoint people who are willing and able to adopt new and innovative approaches and creative solutions in what can be a constantly changing environment.

You will be expected to assist in all aspects of daily living including personal care, assistance with meals and have some experience in working with people whose behaviour may be seen as challenging.

• A dedicated 5‑day induction
• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
• Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).

It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.