Support worker


Company:	Northumberland County Council
Salary:	£27,274 to £29,077 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NE22 5LB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Wansbeck Supported Living Service is looking for a female Support Worker to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If you this is you, then we want to hear from you!

Please note this post has a genuine occupational requirement for a specific gender to be appointed due to the nature of the duties and the client(s) involved.

At Wansbeck Supported Living Service, we empower adults with learning disabilities and personality disorders, some of whom may display behaviours of concern, to live independently in their own homes and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

What We Do

We are a CQC registered service, with ambition to achieve an outstanding rating, which provides 24/7 person centred support, ensuring each individual is able to thrive and live a life they choose. Our work includes:

- Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks

- Helping with meal planning and dietary needs

- Encouraging participation in fun activities

- Promoting community access, social time and new experiences

- Helping service usersstay connected with their family and friends

- Creating opportunities for independence, confidence and joy

- Every day is different, and every day you make a difference.

Essential requirements

Who We’re Looking For If you are caring, compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting others, we would love to hear from you. You should have: - Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern) - Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota - including early, late and night shifts, along with 3 x12 hour shifts - A desire to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team It would also be great if you: - Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) - Have a full UK driving licence - This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. For further information about this vacancy, please contact Linda Ait Lahcen, Service Manager on 01670 823831 for an informal chat.

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