Support Worker – Community & Domiciliary Care
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Annitsford, North Tyneside
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you caring, reliable and looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a difference?
We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our community and domiciliary care team in Annitsford, North Tyneside.
You’ll support adults with autism, learning disabilities and additional support needs, helping them live happy, independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes and local communities.
This is more than just a support role. It’s about building meaningful relationships, encouraging independence and helping people achieve the things that are important to them.
About the Role
As a Community Support Worker, you’ll provide personalised support that helps people live life on their own terms.
Your role will include:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with the people you support.
- Supporting individuals to develop independence and everyday living skills.
- Helping people access hobbies, activities, appointments and opportunities in their local community.
- Encouraging choice, confidence and involvement in decisions about their lives.
- Providing personal care where required.
- Following personalised support plans and autism-informed approaches.
- Supporting with medication following appropriate training.
- Promoting wellbeing, inclusion and a positive quality of life.
- Maintaining accurate records and working closely with colleagues, families and professionals.
You’ll be part of a supportive team while also having the opportunity to work independently and see the positive impact you’re making every day.
About You
You don’t need years of experience to join us. What matters most is having the right attitude, values and willingness to learn.
We’re looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient and compassionate.
- Reliable and committed to supporting others.
- Positive, approachable and good communicators.
- Calm and supportive when faced with challenging situations.
- Passionate about helping people achieve their goals.
- Respectful of individual choice, independence and dignity.
Previous experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to the community-based nature of the role.
What We Offer
- £12.85 per hour
- Full-time, permanent contract.
- Paid induction and comprehensive training.
- Specialist autism and support training.
- Ongoing learning and development.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Supportive management and experienced colleagues.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Why Join Us?
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life with choice, independence and dignity.
When you join our team, you’ll be part of an organisation that values both the people we support and the people who make that support possible.
Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to help someone build confidence, develop new skills, become more independent and enjoy life on their own terms.
If you’re caring, motivated and looking for a role where the work you do truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a positive difference every day.
INDCARE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What is your email address?
- Can you commit to working 37.5 hours per week?
Experience:
- Working in the UK with people with autism: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and a Car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
