Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,642.50 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tyne & Wear, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education and Services for People with Autism |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Our team provides support to 4 men in a supported living service and outreach service. The successful applicant would be based at NE23 with time spent at NE30 infrequently.
Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to Autistic adults and complex needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work. Experience of supervising a team is required and a proactive approach to your work is essential.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
o Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
o Have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes
o Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be advantageous
o Have a mature and compassionate attitude and would be an excellent role model
o Have some experience of conflict management in a supervisory capacity
o Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting.
o Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work towards one
o Would be willing to deputize for the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team providing senior on call cover.
o Be willing to develop your knowledge of the role of the Care Quality Commission as the regulatory body for social care provision
The successful applicant will have a defined role within the team, supporting the Team Leader in managerial tasks. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a senior on call rota for the service. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS. Please note, ESPA do not offer sponsorship.
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
Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to Autistic adults and complex needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work. Experience of supervising a team is required and a proactive approach to your work is essential.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
o Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
o Have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes
o Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be advantageous
o Have a mature and compassionate attitude and would be an excellent role model
o Have some experience of conflict management in a supervisory capacity
o Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting.
o Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work towards one
o Would be willing to deputize for the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team providing senior on call cover.
o Be willing to develop your knowledge of the role of the Care Quality Commission as the regulatory body for social care provision
The successful applicant will have a defined role within the team, supporting the Team Leader in managerial tasks. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a senior on call rota for the service. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS. Please note, ESPA do not offer sponsorship.
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