Senior Support Worker

About the role

ESPA are recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker to join their team supporting four men within a supported living and outreach service.

The successful candidate will be primarily based in Fordley (NE23), with infrequent support provided in Tynemouth (NE30). This is a hands-on role with additional responsibility, supporting the Team Leader with day-to-day leadership, supervision, and service delivery.

Applicants must have experience supporting adults with autism and complex needs, with a strong understanding of positive behaviour support and the ability to model best practice at all times.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Support and supervise staff, modelling best practice
• Promote positive behaviour support approaches
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required
• Participate in senior on-call cover
• Support service delivery in line with CQC standards
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the people supported

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting adults with autism and complex needs
• Have experience supervising or leading staff
• Are confident managing challenging situations and conflict
• Are compassionate, mature, and a positive role model
• Have good verbal, written, and IT skills
• Can work flexibly to meet service needs
• Hold a relevant qualification or are willing to work towards one
• Hold a driving licence (desirable but not essential)

What ESPA offer

• 6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 8 weeks
• Paid sleep-ins
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Meals provided while on shift
• Company sick pay (up to 3 months full pay)
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Family-friendly policies

Additional information

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.