Support Worker

Northumberland County Council; Cowpen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays (pro R

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Northumberland County Council’s Wansbeck Supported Living Service in Bedlington is seeking a female Support Worker on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be caring, compassionate and committed to helping adults with learning disabilities lead meaningful lives.

This role requires a genuine occupational requirement for a specific gender. You will provide 24/7 person-centred support, assist with personal care, meals, and community activities, and empower individuals to maintain independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, ideally with learning disabilities or behaviours of concern.
• Willingness to work a 14-week rolling rota including early, late, night shifts and 3 x12 hour shifts.
• Desire to develop skills within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Assist with meal planning and dietary needs.
• Promote community access and social activities for individuals.
• Support service users to stay connected with family and friends.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in daily life.

Skills

Care experience

Flexibility with rota

Develop within team

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Wansbeck Supported Living Service, 2 Hatfield Chase, Bedlington

Closing Date:

01/11/2026

Job Category:

Social Care - Adult Service

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing

Job introduction

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Wansbeck Supported Living Service is looking for a female Support Worker to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If you this is you, then we want to hear from you!

Please note this post has a genuine occupational requirement for a specific gender to be appointed due to the nature of the duties and the client(s) involved.

At Wansbeck Supported Living Service, we empower adults with learning disabilities and personality disorders, some of whom may display behaviours of concern, to live independently in their own homes and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

What We Do
We are a CQC registered service, with ambition to achieve an outstanding rating, which provides 24/7 person centred support, ensuring each individual is able to thrive and live a life they choose. Our work includes:

• Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
• Helping with meal planning and dietary needs
• Promoting community access, social time and new experiences
• Helping service users stay connected with their family and friends
• Creating opportunities for independence, confidence and joy

Every day is different, and every day you make a difference.

Who We’re Looking For
If you are caring, compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting others, we would love to hear from you.

You should have:

• Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern)
• Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota - including early, late and night shifts, along with 3 x12 hour shifts
• A desire to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team

It would also be great if you:

• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Have a full UK driving licence

This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• A genuinely supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities to develop professionally with further training
• A workplace where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact on people’s lives
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Make a Real Difference. Build a Meaningful Career. Be Part of Something Outstanding.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.