Waking Nights Support Worker – Part‑Time, Durham Area

1st Homecare; North East; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & perks

Cycle to Work

Financial wellbeing

Refer a Friend Incentive

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Female Support Worker for a part-time waking nights role in Edmondsley, Durham area (DH7). The post pays £12.71 per hour and involves 24 hours per week across waking night shifts, including weekends. You will support adults with complex health needs and autism in shared living settings, promoting independence and choice.

An Enhanced DBS for adults and children is required. The role offers ongoing training, benefits, and a values-led culture focusing on respect,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and complex health needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check for adults and children is required.
• Commitment to person-centred care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities including personal care, finances, cooking, shopping and cleaning.
• Encourage participation in community activities and promote independence.
• Plan and adapt activities to individual needs and preferences.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive living environment.
• Document care needs and report changes to the team.

Skills

Honest

Good Communicator

Strong Values

Flexible

Passionate

Self Motivated

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Job description

Real Life Options is seeking a Female Support Worker for a part-time waking nights role in Edmondsley, Durham area (DH7). The post pays £12.71 per hour and involves 24 hours per week across waking night shifts, including weekends. You will support adults with complex health needs and autism in shared living settings, promoting independence and choice.

An Enhanced DBS for adults and children is required. The role offers ongoing training, benefits, and a values-led culture focusing on respect,