Female Support Worker

1st Homecare; North East; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Paid, accredited training

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & rewards platform

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our rural Durham service. You will support four individuals with autism and complex needs, helping them live independently with dignity.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication. Flexible, part-time hours (approx 30 per week) and full training are provided, with DBS checks and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and honest
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Strong team player

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Shopping and finances
• Household tasks
• Promote independence and daily living skills
• Plan and take part in activities (walks, day trips, arts, cinema, baking)

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Honest

Communication skills

Flexible

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Female Support Worker

Edmondsley, Durham (DH7)
£12.71 per hour
Part time 30hoursper week must be fully flexible

Shift patterns:

• 8:00am – 8:30pm
• 3:00pm – 8:30pm
• Optional double-up shifts (10:00am – 3/4:00pm – flexible depending on availability)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping others live independently and lead fulfilling lives?

Real Life Options is looking for caring and committed Female Support Workers to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact.

About Us

Real Life Options is a registered charity delivering person-centred support services. We support individuals in shared living environments and their own homes, helping them live life to the fullest.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting four individuals, three of whom have autism, within a small supported living service in a rural setting near Durham.

Experience with complex needs and alternative communication methods would be beneficial.

You may support individuals with:

• Autism
• Prader-Willi Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Behaviours of concern

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You’ll support individuals with daily activities while promoting independence and choice, including:

• Personal care
• Cooking & meal preparation
• Shopping & finances
• Household tasks

You’ll also help people enjoy life through activities such as:

• Walks in quiet locations
• Day trips (e.g. coast)
• Arts & crafts
• Cinema, bowling & baking
• Music & relaxation

Location & Travel

This is a rural service (5 miles from Durham city centre).

• Bus access available (Routes 56, X78, 3)
• Earliest arrival needed: 8:00am
• Own transport is beneficial

What We’re Looking For

If you can say “yes” to most of these, we’d love to hear from you:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and honest
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Strong values and a team player

Benefits & Rewards

• 28 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Paid, accredited training
• Health Cash Plan
• £10,000 life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal & financial support)
• Discounts & rewards platform
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS (adults & children) required
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Reasonable adjustments available throughout recruitment