About The Company
Location: Consett, County Durham
Hours: 15-hour day shift with a sleep-in
Vacancy: 24-hour support (shift-based rota to be covered)
* This role is restricted to Female applicants only due to the specifications of the care plan for the individual being supported
* Car driver preferred but not essential
We are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive Female Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a woman with a diagnosis of autism, living independently in the heart of Consett. The individual has full capacity and leads a structured lifestyle, requiring respectful, consistent support to maintain her independence and routines.
Daily Routine Includes:
* Independently managing her personal care and medication
* Going into town (Consett/Sunderland) to buy her evening meal
* Enjoying local shopping trips and outings with support staff
This role is not based within a CQC-regulated service, but you will be working under the support and values of Ashleigh House, which is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a non-registered setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Person-Centred Support : Implement support plans that align with the individual's routines, preferences, and outcomes.
* Promoting Independence : Encourage and enable the person supported to make their own decisions and complete tasks independently.
* Community Engagement : Accompany the individual on shopping trips and outings in Consett, Sunderland, and surrounding areas.
* Medication Support : Assist in overseeing self-medication and ensure safety protocols are followed.
* Health & Lifestyle : Support the individual in maintaining a healthy and structured daily routine.
* Safety & Environment : Maintain a clean, safe living environment and adhere to all health and safety standards.
* Documentation : Maintain clear, person-centred records and communication logs in line with policy and best practice.
What We're Looking For
* Compassionate and empathetic nature
* Respectful of individual routines and choices
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive and calm under pressure
* Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Previous experience supporting adults with autism preferred but not essential
About The Role
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.
Our values:
We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Why choose us?
At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:
Emotional Support Benefits:
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK's leading mental health data base
Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing
Bereavement support - licensed counselling service, support groups and resources
Medical Support Benefits:
Free Online GP - 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you
Health Cash Plan - for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses
Cancer Cover - Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis
My Menopause Centre - Discounted access to an 'Outstanding' CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based
Financial Support Benefits - annual savings per household is over £1000!
Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker
Freeze your utility bills - saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.
Money helper - get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills
Life Assurance - protecting you from day one of employment
Physical Support Benefits:
Online workouts - easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym
Cycle to work scheme - with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs
Gym discounts - no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide
National trust and discounted days off - wide range of activities for you and your family
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children's home are rated Good or Outstanding.