Care Worker

Job Introduction

Care Worker (Part-Time, 30 Hours per Week)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

The Pottergate Centre is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Care Worker to join our friendly and supportive team. We provide a vibrant, person-centred day service for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs in the heart of Alnwick. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The Pottergate Centre, Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DJ
Salary: £27,274 - £29,071 FTE (pro rata)
Permanent | Part-Time (30 hours per week)

About the Role

As a Care Worker, you will play an important role in promoting the wellbeing, confidence and independence of the people we support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with activities based on their needs, goals and interests.
• Helping service users access and enjoy opportunities within their local community.
• Providing personal care and administering medication (full training provided).
• Delivering and supporting a varied programme of activities and events.
• Acting as a keyworker and maintaining accurate, professional records.
• Assisting with transport duties as a driver or passenger assistant when required.

Why Work at The Pottergate Centre?

At the Pottergate Centre, care is more than a job, it's a community.

You'll help people take part in a wide range of activities, including:

• Sports sessions such as kurling, cricket and pickleball in partnership with Smile Through Sport.
• Rhythmstix drumming, FitSticks, gardening, arts and crafts, creative design, music and pamper sessions.
• Sensory sessions, offering calming, stimulating and interactive experiences designed to promote wellbeing, engagement and enjoyment.
• Social events including discos, bingo, BBQs and our popular Christmas programme.
• Cooking and baking for our social enterprise, Pottergate Pantry.

We believe in creativity and co-production. Every year, the people who use our service help shape what we do, and we encourage staff to bring their own interests, skills and ideas. Whether you're passionate about music, sport, crafts, gardening or something entirely different, we'd love to hear how you could contribute.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a good standard of education, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Has a positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.
• Is willing to undertake training and uphold the highest standards of care.
• Holds a full driving licence (desirable but not essential).

What Our Team Says

"Being a Care Worker means forming real bonds and creating joyful, meaningful experiences. Everyone brings something different, and together we create something special."

Current Care Worker

Interested?

To find out more or arrange an informal visit, we'd love to hear from you.

01665 602181 or 07790 559967
pottergatecentre@northumberland.gov.uk

Come and see for yourself what makes The Pottergate Centre such a rewarding place to work.

Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

· 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands

· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours

· A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

· Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Further information: For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.