Female Support Worker

Job description

Orbis Support are an employee-owned supported living organisation who specialise in providing bespoke packages of support to people with learning disabilities and complex needs who wish to live in the community in their own home. Orbis primarily supports?adults and?young people?with learning disabilities, autism, behaviour that challenges, enduring mental health difficulties and physical disabilities.

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We?are currently recruiting a Part Time (27 hours per week) Female Support Worker to join our team in the East Denton area of Newcastle ( This post has a "genuine occupational requirement" covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 & therefore only female applicants will be considered)
This role will involves providing 24 hr support including weekends, evenings & nights –we pay? £14.22 per hour?& £120 for sleep in's, £10 enhancement on waking nights, average annual salary of £24,256+

If you believe you?have the?following?then we want to hear from you -
Positive attitude, good value base and levels of empathy
Natural ability to form positive relationships
Caring, understandingand imaginative
Willingness to go the extra mile and committed to the rights of the people we support
Be resourceful and willing to learn
Good communication skills
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check
We are looking to recruit? Healthcare?

Support Workers full time to provide support, to two ladies with complex health needs.
Essential Requirements
The right person must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles . You do not need access to your own vehicle, but you will be expected to drive the vehicles of the people we support.
Preferred Experience
Experience or knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
British Sign Language (BSL)
Moving and Handling
PEG feeding
Airway management
Catheter care

Benefits -
Friend referral scheme with cash bonus payable
£500 for every employee upon the completion of 6 months service
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Extra day of holiday after 5 years of service
Monthly prize draw giveaway of a voucher to the value of£25
Become a partner to our employee-owned trust after 1 year of service + be eligible for annual bonuses + sick pay scheme
Smart Health wellbeing services
Funded social events for team building and staff engagement
Holiday pay includes an average of sleep shifts and overtime
Progression and career opportunities

Some of the key responsibilities include -
Encourage development for life skills in relation to domestic task, social activities, money management & relations as appropriate to the individual.
Provide personal care to maintain high standards of person hygiene.
To provide stimulating activities to ensure the person being supported has a full & stimulating life, ensuring that the service provided reflects their views and wishes.
To fully act in accordance with Orbis Support's?Policies & Procedures & Systems.
Record & inform senior staff of any changes observed in physical health or behaviour & assist with any necessary action in emergencies or where changes require medical attention.?
Update documentation and daily records & follow support plan.
Liaise as required with families, carer's advocate & professionals involved in supporting people.
Comply with all the legal responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation.
Carry out house administration duties as required.
Co-operate with & participate positively in staff activities & duties, including staff meetings, supervision session's performance & reviews.
Attend training sessions.
Orbis Support Ltd?are dedicated to providing? xohmjla support that is flexible & responsive to changing needs & the responsibilities detailed above may vary within the job role.
This role requires enhanced DBS check
This role is not open for Visa Sponsorship

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2026

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