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Female Support Worker £12.71 to £12.71 per hour Edmondsley | Real Life Options Posted 6 hours ago | Ref: JG1690410EdmFSW

Female Support Worker

  • Edmondsley, Durham (DH7)
  •  £12.71 per hour
  • 2 x Full time positions
  • 1 x  Part time 24 hours per week
  • Must be fully flexible

Shift patterns:

  • 8:00am – 8:30pm
  • 3:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Optional double-up shifts (10:00am – 3/4:00pm – flexible depending on availability)

 Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping others live independently and lead fulfilling lives?

Real Life Options is looking for caring and committed Female Support Workers to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact.

 About Us

Real Life Options is a registered charity delivering person-centred support services. We support individuals in shared living environments and their own homes, helping them live life to the fullest.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting four individuals, three of whom have autism, within a small supported living service in a rural setting near Durham.

Experience with complex needs and alternative communication methods would be beneficial.

You may support individuals with:

  • Autism
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Behaviours of concern

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You’ll support individuals with daily activities while promoting independence and choice, including:

  • Personal care
  • Cooking & meal preparation
  • Shopping & finances
  • Household tasks

You’ll also help people enjoy life through activities such as:

  • Walks in quiet locations
  • Day trips (e.g. coast)
  • Arts & crafts
  • Cinema, bowling & baking
  • Music & relaxation

Location & Travel

This is a rural service (5 miles from Durham city centre).

  • Bus access available (Routes 56, X78, 3)
  • Earliest arrival needed: 8:00am
  • Own transport is beneficial

What We’re Looking For

If you can say “yes” to most of these, we’d love to hear from you:

✔ Caring and compassionate
✔ Reliable and honest
✔ Good communication skills
✔ Flexible and self-motivated
✔ Strong values and a team player

Benefits & Rewards

  • ✅ 28 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
  • ✅ Pension scheme
  • ✅ Paid, accredited training
  • ✅ Health Cash Plan
  • ✅ £10,000 life cover
  • ✅ Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal & financial support)
  • ✅ Discounts & rewards platform
  • ✅ Refer-a-Friend bonus

 Additional Information

  • Enhanced DBS (adults & children) required
  • We are an equal opportunities employer
  • Reasonable adjustments available throughout recruitment

📩 Apply Now

Initial contact is usually by email – please check your inbox (and junk folder).

Join us and help create a positive, supportive environment where people can truly thrive 💙

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