Enable job alerts via email!

Support Worker

Delfos

Darlington

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

Today

Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a woman with autism in Consett. This role emphasizes promoting independence, engaging with the community, and ensuring a safe and structured environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive nature.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

Experience in supporting individuals with autism preferred but not essential.
Respectful of individual routines and choices.
Proactive and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

Implement support plans that align with the individual’s routines.
Encourage independence and support decision-making.
Maintain clear records and adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Compassion

Empathetic nature

Strong verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Consett, County Durham

Hours: 15-hour day shift with a sleep-in

This role is restricted to Female applicants only due to the specifications of the care plan for the individual being supported
Car driver preferred but not essential

About The Company

Location: Consett, County Durham

Hours: 15-hour day shift with a sleep-in

Vacancy: 24-hour support (shift-based rota to be covered)

This role is restricted to Female applicants only due to the specifications of the care plan for the individual being supported
Car driver preferred but not essential

We are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive Female Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a woman with a diagnosis of autism, living independently in the heart of Consett. The individual has full capacity and leads a structured lifestyle, requiring respectful, consistent support to maintain her independence and routines.

Daily Routine Includes

Independently managing her personal care and medication
Going into town (Consett/Sunderland) to buy her evening meal
Enjoying local shopping trips and outings with support staff

This role is not based within a CQC-regulated service, but you will be working under the support and values of Ashleigh House, which is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a non-registered setting.

Key Responsibilities

Person-Centred Support: Implement support plans that align with the individual’s routines, preferences, and outcomes.
Promoting Independence: Encourage and enable the person supported to make their own decisions and complete tasks independently.
Community Engagement: Accompany the individual on shopping trips and outings in Consett, Sunderland, and surrounding areas.
Medication Support: Assist in overseeing self-medication and ensure safety protocols are followed.
Health & Lifestyle: Support the individual in maintaining a healthy and structured daily routine.
Safety & Environment: Maintain a clean, safe living environment and adhere to all health and safety standards.
Documentation: Maintain clear, person-centred records and communication logs in line with policy and best practice.

What We’re Looking For

Compassionate and empathetic nature
Respectful of individual routines and choices
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and calm under pressure
Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Previous experience supporting adults with autism preferred but not essential

About You

About The Role

Apply Now!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking

for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Core Values

️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.

️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.

️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.

️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.

️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.

️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.

️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.

Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.

Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.

Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland

We are a Disability confident committed company.

We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos by 2x

Get notified about new Support Associate jobs in Darlington, England, United Kingdom.

Regional Technology Support Specialist - North

Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago