Support Worker – Residential Services
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis)
Positions Available: 7 Support Workers across 3 residential services
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you a caring, patient and motivated person looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same?
We are looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated residential teams in Sunderland, supporting adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions and a range of additional needs.
This is an opportunity to be part of a team that genuinely changes lives — helping people build confidence, develop independence and enjoy meaningful experiences every day.
Our services provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where every person is valued as an individual. We focus on understanding each person's needs, celebrating their achievements and supporting them to reach their personal goals.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping the people we support live fulfilling and independent lives.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing person-centred support within a residential setting.
- Building positive relationships and helping individuals feel safe, valued and understood.
- Supporting people with daily living skills and increasing independence.
- Encouraging participation in activities, hobbies and community opportunities.
- Supporting with personal care when required.
- Following individual support plans and autism-specific approaches.
- Helping create a calm, structured and positive environment.
- Supporting with medication following appropriate training.
- Working alongside colleagues, families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
- Completing accurate records and contributing to ongoing support planning.
Every person we support is unique, meaning every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect and make a difference.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people who are:
- Compassionate, patient and understanding.
- Reliable and committed to supporting others.
- Positive, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Able to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships.
- Calm and confident when faced with new challenges.
Previous experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs is desirable, but full training and support will be provided for the right person.
If you have experience in care, support work, healthcare, education, hospitality, customer service or simply have the right attitude and values, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- £12.85 per hour.
- Full-time permanent contract (37.5 hours per week).
- Paid induction and comprehensive training.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a specialist support organisation.
- Supportive management and experienced teams.
- Paid annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- On-site parking.
- Store discount.
- Sick pay.
Why Join Us?
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life with choice, independence and dignity.
By joining our team, you will be helping people achieve things that matter to them — whether that's learning a new skill, trying a new activity, building confidence or simply having a great day.
Apply Today
If you are caring, committed and want a role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and help make a positive difference every single 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
