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Support Worker
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,083 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 December 2025 |
| Location: | Fordley NE23/Tynemouth NE30 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education and Services for People with Autism |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re hiring!
SUPPORT WORKERS
(Fordley NE23/Tynemouth NE30)
Annitsford Drive [NE23] is a Supported Living service providing 24-hour support to 3 young men with complex needs. In addition, the team support a young man living independently in his own home in Tynemouth [NE30], for a lesser number of hours each week.
Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to autistic adults or be willing to develop their knowledge and skillset in this area.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
o Could offer a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
o Have a good level of physical fitness that enables participation in a variety of activities including walking and swimming
o Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be preferred
o Have a mature and compassionate attitude
o Be a positive role model in all aspects of your work
o Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Be willing to work towards a qualification relevant to the role
In return, we can offer you:
o 6 weeks (including bank holidays) paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
o Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
o Meals provided on shift
o Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
o Intensive 2 week Induction with continuous training and development
o Excellent Career Progression
o Family Friendly Policies
Please note this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information on the role please contact; Acting Team Leader ollie.hales@espa.org.uk or Clare Wheatley Manager clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk
To request/send an application pack,
Head Office, North House, Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland, SR5 3RL
HumanResources@ESPA.org.uk
SUPPORT WORKERS
(Fordley NE23/Tynemouth NE30)
Annitsford Drive [NE23] is a Supported Living service providing 24-hour support to 3 young men with complex needs. In addition, the team support a young man living independently in his own home in Tynemouth [NE30], for a lesser number of hours each week.
Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to autistic adults or be willing to develop their knowledge and skillset in this area.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
o Could offer a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
o Have a good level of physical fitness that enables participation in a variety of activities including walking and swimming
o Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be preferred
o Have a mature and compassionate attitude
o Be a positive role model in all aspects of your work
o Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Be willing to work towards a qualification relevant to the role
In return, we can offer you:
o 6 weeks (including bank holidays) paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
o Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
o Meals provided on shift
o Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
o Intensive 2 week Induction with continuous training and development
o Excellent Career Progression
o Family Friendly Policies
Please note this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information on the role please contact; Acting Team Leader ollie.hales@espa.org.uk or Clare Wheatley Manager clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk
To request/send an application pack,
Head Office, North House, Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland, SR5 3RL
HumanResources@ESPA.org.uk