Support Worker

Salary: 12.35 p.h.

Contract Type: permanent

Location: Seaham

Hours: 24 or 36 hours

Job role

We are hiring at Lawreth, Seaham – Full-time or Part-time (24 or 36 hours) £12.35 p.h.

Support Workers

Come join our friendly, experience team at Lawreth, a small specialised service supporting two adult men with autism, learning disabilities, OCD behaviours and complex needs.  You will provide 24 hour person centred support as part of a team, including 12 hour day shifts and waking nights, helping people develop independence, daily
living skills and confidence. The role includes some
personal care, delivered with dignity and respect.
Residents enjoy active, meaningful lives with
community outings, day trips, National Trust visits
and ESPA’s educational and vocational opportunities.
Full specialist training provided

We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Are willing to work as part of a team and within protocols and guidelines
* Have worked with Autistic adults, but not essential as full training provided
* 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 programme’s
*  Although not essential, a clean driving license would be advantageous
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 this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you wish to discuss the post further please contact
Sandra Douthwaite on 0191 5130111 or Paul France 01915810741

To request an application form please contact:-
Head Office, North House,
Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland, SR5 3RL 0191 516 5080
HumanResources@ESPA.org.uk www.espa.org.uk

Closing: 02/20/2026

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