Support Worker CR465

A Chance for Life LTD; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Whitley Bay is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a young man with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. The role involves supporting community outings and daily living activities, requiring confidence and experience with young adults who have additional needs. The position offers a competitive pay rate and includes mandatory training and support. If you are a car driver and have experience in care, please apply via email or phone.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver.
• Post subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and reference checks.
• Training and support will be provided by a line manager.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage life skills, social interaction, and daily living activities.
• Work autonomously with the client in community and home settings.

Skills

Experience working with young adults with additional needs

Confidence to work autonomously

Positive outlook

Education

Proof of training and experience in care

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a support worker to join our team. The post would ideally suit someone who has experience working with young adults with additional needs and physical disabilities. The client is a young man who has Cerebral Palsy and Autism, and he enjoys going out into the community to do meaningful activities and visiting places of interest in the local area. We are looking for someone who has confidence to work autonomously with the client in the community and in their home and who has a positive outlook to support and encourage life skills, social interaction and activities of daily living.

Competitive rate of pay

Requirements

• Car driver
• The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and reference checks
• Proof of training and experience working in care
• The successful candidate will receive mandatory training and receive support from a line manager

Details

Closing Date: January 1st 2026

Interview Date: TBC

How to apply

For an application form please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] quoting reference: CR465