Senior Support Worker

Job description

Location: North Tyneside (Fordley and Tyneside)

Hours: Full tIME

Job roleOur team provides support to 4 men in a supported living service and outreach service. The successful applicant would be based at NE23 with time spent at NE30 infrequently. Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to Autistic adults and complex needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work. Experience of supervising a team is required and a proactive approach to your work is essential.

Ideal CandidateOur team provides support to 4 men in a supported living service and outreach service. The successful applicant would be based at NE23 with time spent at NE30 infrequently. Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to Autistic adults and complex needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work. Experience of supervising a team is required and a proactive approach to your work is essential.

We'd love to hear from you if you:>

Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery

Have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes

Although not essential, a clean driving licence would be advantageous

Have a mature and compassionate attitude and would be an excellent role model

Have some experience of conflict management in a supervisory capacity

Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting.

Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work towards one

Would be willing to deputize for the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team providing senior on call cover.

Be willing to develop your knowledge of the role of the Care Quality Commission as the regulatory body for social care provision

The successful applicant will have a defined role within the team, supporting the Team Leader in managerial tasks. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a senior on call rota for the service. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS. Please note, ESPA do not offer sponsorship.

In return, we can offer you:

6 weeks (including bank holidays) paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks

Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance

Meals provided on shift

Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay

Intensive 2-week Induction with continuous training and development

Excellent Career Progression

Family Friendly Policies

For more information on the role please contact; Ollie Hales, Team Leader ollie.hales@espa.org.uk or Clare Wheatley Manager clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk or email HumanResources@espa.org.uk Closing date Friday 20th February 2026.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North Shields

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English