Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Middlesborough

Part Time – 30 Hours Per Week

£12.71 per hour

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Join our friendly supported living team and help make a positive difference in someone's life every day.

We provide person-centred support, helping people with learning disabilities and autism to live independently, build confidence and remain active within their local communities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a small supported living service to support an individual to achieve their goals, develop life skills and enjoy meaningful activities.

About the Role

This service is a small supported living service supporting one lady who does display behaviours that challenge. Experience in supporting adults with autism and behaviours that challenge would be beneficial.

As a Support Worker, you will

Providing support with personal care and emotional support

Support with community activities and social opportunities within the community

Supporting with day to day activities within the home to keep her home clean and tidy.

Assist with meal planning and batch cooking

Attending health appointments and reviews

Administering medication

Promote choice, independence and wellbeing

Build positive relationships and encourage confidence in everyday life

Maintain accurate support records and documentation

Work in a person-centred way, ensuring the individual remains at the heart of all support provided

This is a fantastic opportunity to support someone to live the life they choose whilst making a genuine difference to their day-to-day wellbeing and independence.

Shift Details

This is a 30-hour per week position, with shifts currently taking place on rota basis

8am - 3pm

3pm until 9pm

9pm until 8am

Please note that support is not usually required on bank holidays or during periods when the person supported is away on holiday.

Experience & Training

Previous experience is helpful but not essential. If you have the right values and attitude, we'll provide

Full induction and accredited training

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Support to help you build a rewarding career in social care

Drivers preferred

All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check.

Benefits and Rewards

We value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including

28 days' paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff)

Accredited training and development

Employer-contributory pension scheme

You'll also have access to

Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial support

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Scheme

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Staff Recognition Initiatives

Our Values

We're looking for someone who lives our values of

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle six or more of the qualities below, we'd love to hear from you

Honest

Good Communicator

Strong Values

Flexible

Passionate

Self-Motivated

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Join Us

You'll have a truly rewarding role, working closely with an individual to help them achieve their goals, maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. You'll be part of a supportive organisation that is passionate about empowering people and creating opportunities.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.

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🔗 Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.