Enabling Support Worker - Hadston, Morpeth - £12.60 per hour

Shaftesbury; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability charity is seeking Enabling Support Workers in Morpeth, England, to provide compassionate support and empower individuals with disabilities. You will assist with daily tasks, encourage community engagement, and ensure a safe living environment. The ideal candidate will be resilient and possess a full UK driving license. Attractive benefits like a welcome bonus and generous leave are offered.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

Birthday treat: special day off

£30 gift voucher for 'Good' rating

£50 gift voucher for 'Outstanding' rating

Generous leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in maintaining a safe home.
• Assist with daily tasks like shopping and cooking.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Provide support with personal care and medication.

Skills

Emotionally resilient

Able to maintain clear professional boundaries

Passionate about empowering others

Job description

Overview

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Northumberland we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. Due to service requirements, female only applicants will be considered. You will need a full UK license, and access to your own vehicle. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

About Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we’re all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Our values—being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—guide everything we do, and we’re proud to make a real difference every day. Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We’re all in on providing care that’s professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Role and responsibilities

About the role: As an Enabling Support Worker, you’ll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You’ll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need. Your core hours are Monday to Friday, between 8.00 and 16.00, however there may be a requirement to fill your hours at a different location, covering different hours and days. Your day-to-day will include keeping accurate records (we’ll show you how) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. There’s the chance to cover sleep-in shifts, and you’ll earn an extra £60 per session for those. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be someone’s biggest supporter and make a real impact.

Join Our Team in Morpeth, NE65 – Enabling Support Worker Opportunity. Shaftesbury is home to a dynamic supported living service. We’re on the lookout for Enabling Support Workers who bring positivity, resilience, and ideally some experience in supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by helping someone build independence, master everyday life skills, and achieve personal goals.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting the individual in maintaining a safe and comfortable home
• Assisting with daily tasks like shopping and cooking
• Encouraging participation in volunteering and community-based activities
• Providing compassionate support with personal care and medication
• Driving is essential for this role

What we are looking for

• Emotionally resilient
• Able to maintain clear professional boundaries
• Passionate about empowering others

Location

If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

• You’re the heart of Shaftesbury — and we mean it. ❤️
• £500 welcome bonus when you complete your probation (terms apply)
• Birthday treat: a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave
• Top ratings, top rewards: £30 gift voucher for services rated ‘Good’, and £50 if rated ‘Outstanding’
• Recognition rewards: Nominated staff may receive a thank-you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50
• Training you can count on: Top-tier support from day one
• Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years
• Pension scheme for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support
• Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.