Part-Time Support Worker: Flexible Hours to Empower Lives

The Care Hub; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory and ongoing career dev.

Genuine progression opportunities.

WOW-Wheel rewards

Flexibility around family commitments.

Refer-a-friend bonus!

Loyalty bonuses.

Job summary

Ashdown Care is seeking a part-time Support Worker for South Tyneside (Jarrow) to help adults with learning disabilities lead fuller lives. The role offers 18 hours per week across day shifts, with a focus on empowerment, dignity, and person-centered support.

The team is described as highly motivated, with supportive managers and a strong North East reputation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, resilience, and a proactive approach to activities, sensory needs, risk assessments, and

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with learning disabilities, autism.
• Committed, empathetic, able to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Good sense of humour.
• Able to support sensory needs and triggers.
• Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, risk assessments & de-escalation strategies.
• Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.

Skills

LD experience

Empathetic

Team player

Self-motivated

Humor

Sensory support

Quality of life

PBS knowledge

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Job description

Ashdown Care is seeking a part-time Support Worker for South Tyneside (Jarrow) to help adults with learning disabilities lead fuller lives. The role offers 18 hours per week across day shifts, with a focus on empowerment, dignity, and person-centered support.

The team is described as highly motivated, with supportive managers and a strong North East reputation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, resilience, and a proactive approach to activities, sensory needs, risk assessments, and