Female Enabling Support Worker – Crawcrook

About the role

Join Shaftesbury as a Female Enabling Support Worker in Crawcrook, Gateshead, and help a lady live her best life at home and in the community. You will follow her personalised support plan, provide encouragement, and ensure her safety and independence.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and medication assistance as required.
• Maintain accurate records of support activities.
• Keep the client’s home tidy, comfortable and safe.
• Plan and prepare meals in line with SALT plans.
• Shop for groceries and household items.
• Accompany the client to medical appointments.
• Organise local activities and social connections.
• Cover sleep‑in shifts (extra £60 per session).

Required profile

• Female candidate, as the role is service‑specific.
• Friendly, bubbly and engaging personality.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Committed to promoting independence, safety and wellbeing.
• Willing to work a 40‑hour week on a day and waking‑night shift pattern.

Required skills

What we offer

• £12.75 per hour (40 hours per week).
• Additional £60 per sleep‑in session.
• Supportive, values‑driven team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.