Support Worker – Burnfoot Court (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Salary: £10.80p.h

Contract Type: Permanent, Full or part time hours.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Burnfoot Court)

Hours: 3 x 12.5hr shifts per week (full time) - 2 x 12.5hr shifts per week (part time)

Job role

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Burnfoot Court)

Salary:              £10.80p.h.

Opportunity to earn    £12.00p.h. dedicated to one ISL

 Contract: Permanent, Full or part time hours.

3 x 12.5hr shifts per week (full time)

2 x 12.5hr shifts per week (part time)

Although not essential we are keen to recruit drivers.

Education and Services for People with Autism Ltd (ESPA) is an established Charity that supports people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are looking to recruit support staff to work in our services in Kenton, Newcastle. Burnfoot Court in Kenton, is a purpose built core and cluster development providing Independent Supported Living Services to people on the autism spectrum and who have complex needs.

If you have experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions this may an exciting opportunity for you.

ESPA offers staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
• Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by ESPA
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
• Excellent Career Progression
• Family Friendly Policies

We are looking to appoint individuals who enjoy working with people, are caring and who want to support people with autism and related conditions to enjoy a lifestyle of their choice.

These positions will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service which ESPA will provide.

For more information please contact ruth.hall@espa.org.uk 0191 2131357.

For an application form please contact humanresources@espa.org.uk 0191 5165080.

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Senior Support Worker – North Tyneside (Annitsford, Tynemouth)

Salary: £22,620 - £62.30 sleep in

Location: Annitsford, Tynemouth

Job role

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are willing to work as part of a team and within protocols and guidelines
• You will have a defined role within the team, supporting the Team Leader in managerial tasks
• 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
• Comfortable deputizing for the Team Leader and have or are willing to work towards a relevant qualification
• Although not essential, a clean driving license would be advantageous

• 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 and Family Friendly Policies

*Role subject to Enhanced DBS*

To apply, email HumanResources@ESPA.org.uk

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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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