Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,617.50 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 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
Annitsford Drive [NE23 7AP] is a Supported Living service providing support to 3 young men. 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:
Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
Have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes
Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be advantageous
Have a mature and compassionate attitude and would be an excellent role model
Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting.
Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work towards one
Would be willing to deputize the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team providing senior on call cover.
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.
In return, we can offer you:
6 weeks (including bank holidays) paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
Meals provided on shift
Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
Intensive 2-week Induction with continuous training and development
Excellent Career Progression
Family Friendly Policies
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
Have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes
Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be advantageous
Have a mature and compassionate attitude and would be an excellent role model
Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting.
Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work towards one
Would be willing to deputize the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team providing senior on call cover.
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.
In return, we can offer you:
6 weeks (including bank holidays) paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
Meals provided on shift
Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
Intensive 2-week Induction with continuous training and development
Excellent Career Progression
Family Friendly Policies