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Are you ready to be part of a team that makes a real difference to the vulnerable adults of Northumberland
Join the Outstanding team at Tynedale House!
We’re not just a residential home – we’re a vibrant, welcoming community supporting amazing individuals with learning disabilities to live full, meaningful lives. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, Tynedale House offers both residential and respite care, and we’re looking to recruit a supportive, enthusiastic Care Worker to join our team!
What’s the role about?
As a Care Worker, you’ll be a key part of the support system that helps our residents live with independence, dignity, and joy. From assisting with daily routines to providing emotional support, your presence will be both comforting and empowering.
You will:
- Follow care plans and risk assessments tailored to each individual
- Work alongside professionals who share your passion for person-centred care
- Help maintain a safe, supportive, and clean environment
- Bring energy, compassion, and a positive attitude to every shift
What we’re looking for:
We’re all about the right attitude – if you’re caring, reliable, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you! Experience in care is great, but not essential – full training (including medication administration) will be provided.
The role will be a great fit for you if:
- You build trust and rapport quickly
- You communicate clearly and kindly
- You respect privacy, choice, dignity and independence
- You are a team player with a passionate and driven personality
The Details:
Part-time, Permanent role – 21 hours per week
£13.26-£14.13 per hour (NCC Band 4: £25,584 - £27,269 FTE (pro rata for part time employees))
Shift pattern:
3 shifts per week over a 5 week rota
A mix of early and late shifts. Early shifts 7:30am – 15:00pm and Late shifts 14:30pm – 22:00pm
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day your work makes a difference, then we’d love to welcome you to the Tynedale family. Apply now and start a new chapter in your career!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks 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
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff - providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support & staff development including Armed Forces, ASD, Carers, Enable Disability, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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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