Job Introduction
Hales Home Care is looking for experienced Care Workers to join an exciting new service across Gateshead as Discharge Support Workers.
Areas covered: Zone 1 – Felling, Windy Nook, Leam Lane, Deckham, Old Fold, Bensham, Teams. Zone 2 – Wrekenton, Birtley, Harlow Green. Zone 3- Dunston, Whickham, Sunniside, Blaydon, Crawcrook, Ryton, Prudhoe.
Shifts or hours available: You will be required to work on a rota basis between 7am to 11pm, 7 days per week.
7am to 2:30pm, 2.30pm to 11pm, 4 on 3 off shift pattern.
To be successful in this Support Worker role, you will need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as well as previous experience in providing person-centred care. This involves dynamically assessing the needs of individuals and supporting their transition from a hospital stay to living as independently as possible in their own homes.
You will be required to liaise with other health professionals, and signpost service users and family members to the appropriate additional support, equipment and services to aid their ongoing recovery and long term care needs.
Staff will be provided with a car in each zone for the use of delivering the service.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply now!
Why choose Hales?
- Shift pay – staff are paid by shift and not care visits
- Generous mileage allowance
- Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
- FREE Blue Light Card – access to money saving offers & discounts
- Cycle scheme, car salary exchange scheme, shop discounts and cash back opportunities available through our benefits portal
- Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
- Early access to your pay through our Early Pay Scheme
- Up to £317 bonus for every candidate you refer to us through our referral app
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Financial Well-being Support
- Online Zumba Fitness Programme
- Career development opportunities
- Pension, Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
- Funded Eye tests & discounts for glasses
- Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Paid induction and ongoing training (Care Certificate and NVQ qualifications)
Want to work with a team of people who care for you whilst you care for others? Apply now to become a Hales Discharge Support Worker in Gateshead.
About Us
Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.
We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.
Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful at this time.
