Senior Support Worker
CAPTION: Job details
- Posting date: 12 June 2026
- Salary: £26,617.50 per year
- Hours: Full time
- Closing date: 12 July 2026
- Location: Seaham
- Remote working: On-site only
- Company: Education and Services for People with Autism
- Job type: Permanent
- Job reference:
Summary
We are excited to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team at Orchard House, Seaham. The following skills, experience, and qualities would be considered essential in all candidates:
- Demonstrate a positive and encouraging attitude and commitment to supporting autistic individuals and other health related conditions
- Value teamwork and be able to work with colleagues at all levels in an open, cohesive, and inclusive way
- Ability and confidence to motivate and manage staff including conducting supervisions, appraisals & conflict resolution
- Have good organisational skills, Basic computer skills. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be flexible when considering shift patterns which will include evenings and weekends
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of non‑aversion and the use of low arousal techniques as well as willingness at all times to employ such principles.
- Competence in applying the Medication Policy and supporting staff to use this in a unit specific way
- We would require the successful applicant to participate in the senior on call system
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
