Full job descriptionSupport WorkerJob InformationSupport Worker - Wansbeck Supported Living Service
Hatfield Chase, Bedlington

Full-time, 37 hours per week | Permanent

NCC Band 4 salary: £26,403 - £28,142 FTE
We are currently looking for a female support worker to join our team. We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If you this is you, then we want to hear from you!
Please note this post has a genuine occupational requirement for a specific gender to be appointed due to the nature of the duties and the client(s) involved.
Make a Real Difference. Build a Meaningful Career. Be Part of Something Outstanding.
At Wansbeck Supported Living Service, we empower adults with learning disabilities and personality disorders, some of whom may display behaviours of concern, to live independently in their own homes and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.
What We Do
We are a CQC registered service, with ambition to achieve an outstanding rating, which provides 24/7 person centred support, ensuring each individual is able to thrive and live a life they choose. Our work includes:
*Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
*Helping with meal planning and dietary needs
*Encouraging participation in fun activities
*Promoting community access, social time and new experiences
*Helping service usersstay connected with their family and friends
*Creating opportunities for independence, confidence and joy
Every day is different, and every day you make a difference.
Who We’re Looking For
If you are caring, compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting others, we would love to hear from you.
You should have:
*Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern)

*Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota - including early, late and night shifts, along with 3 x12 hour shifts

*A desire to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team

It would also be great if you:
*Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
*Have a full UK driving licence
This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
*A genuinely supportive, friendly team
*Opportunities to develop professionally with further training
*A workplace where no two days are the same
*The chance to make a positive, lasting impact on people’s lives
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
If you want a role where you go home knowing you’ve done something meaningful, this is the place for you.
For an informal chat about the role, contact:

Linda Ait Lahcen, Service Manager or Claire Wealleans, Assistant Manager on .
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ’Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
*A range of salary sacrifice schemes available
*Staff networks - run by staff, for staff - providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support & staff development including Armed Forces, ASD, Carers, Enable Disability, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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Support Worker*Salary £
*Frequency Monthly
*Job Reference ncc/TP/80/3181/NP
*Contract Type Permanent
*Closing Date 31 July, 2026
*Job Category Social Care - Adult Service
*Directorate Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing
*Location Wansbeck supported living, United Kingdom
*Posted on 24 July, 2026
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