Support Worker Day Service (full time or part time)

Support Worker Day Service (full time or part time)

We are looking to recruit Support Workers to be based at our Forest Hall site (occasionally at Killingworth and North Shields). The role will involve working full days; part‑time days will be agreed based on service requirements.

Schedule:

• Monday 8.45–4.15pm
• Tuesdays 8.45–4.00pm
• Wednesdays 8.45–4.00pm (6.00pm once every 4 weeks)
• Thursdays 8.45–4.00pm
• Fridays 8.45–4.00pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting disabled adults with autism, communication and sensory impairments, complex learning needs and other physical or learning disabilities.
• Facilitating participation in day activities and enterprise sessions.
• Working as part of a team to provide flexible, person‑centred care.
• Adapting to evolving situations to maintain high standards of care and support.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with individuals with ASC or PMLD is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays; rising to 28 days after 5 years (pro‑rata for part time).
• Social working hours Monday–Friday.
• Loyalty awards from 2 years’ service.
• Access to a rewards scheme for savings on shopping.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Wellbeing support (occupational health, physio, counselling).
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card.

Equal Opportunities statement: We are a disability confident employer. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will only be offered to successful candidates following an Enhanced DBS, barring checks and other employment clearances.

The position will be closed once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

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