Senior Support Worker – Annitsford
Salary: £26,617.50
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland
Hours: 37.5
Job role
Ideal Candidate
Annitsford Drive [NE23 7AP] is a Supported Living service providing support to 3 young men. 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
- 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 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.
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
Please note that this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information on the role please contact; Ollie Hales, Team Leader ollie.hales@espa.org.uk or Clare Wheatley, Manager, on clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk or 07730817908 To request/send an application pack, please email humanresources@espa.org.uk ESPA do not offer sponsorship
Closing: 10/07/2026
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