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We are looking for a Care Worker to join our team at The Pottergate Centre, Alnwick.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The Pottergate Centre is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Care Worker to join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and pride ourselves on providing a vibrant, person-centred day service in the heart of Alnwick.
📍 The Pottergate Centre, Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DJ
💷 Salary: £25,584 – £27,269 FTE (pro rata)
📅 Permanent | Part-Time (30 hours per week)
About the Role:
You will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing, confidence and independence of our service users. This includes:
- Supporting daily activities based on individual needs and interests.
- Helping service users make the most of their local community.
- Providing personal care and administering medication (training provided).
- Supporting and delivering a fun, varied activity programme alongside the team.
- Acting as a keyworker, maintaining clear and professional records.
- Assisting with transport duties (driver or passenger assistant, as needed).
About the Pottergate Centre:
At the Pottergate Centre, care is more than a job - it’s a community. Alongside personal care and medication, you’ll support a wide range of activities including:
- Sports sessions (kurling, cricket, pickleball) at the local sports centre, working alongside Smile Through Sports.
- Rhythmstix drumming group, sensory sessions, FitSticks, gardening, arts and crafts, pamper sessions, creative design, music and more.
- Social events like discos, bingo, BBQs, and our exciting Christmas programme.
- Cooking and baking for our social enterprise, Pottergate Pantry.
We’re big on creativity and co-production. Each year, our service users help shape the direction of our service. Your own ideas and interests are welcomed - whether you love music, crafts, sport or something completely different, we’d love to hear how you could bring your energy to our centre.
What We’re Looking For:
- A good standard of education with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- A positive, flexible attitude and genuine passion for supporting others.
- Ability to work as part of a team and build strong, respectful relationships.
- Willingness to complete relevant training and uphold care standards.
- A full driving licence is desirable, but not essential.
“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
To find out more or to arrange an informal visit, contact us on 01665 602181 or 07790 559967 or alternatively email us: pottergatecentre@northumberland.gov.uk.
We’d love to show you 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.
