Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Northumberland we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. Due to service requirements, female only applicants will be considered. You will need a full UK license, and access to your own vehicle.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We’re on the lookout for awesome people who bring passion, skills, and experience to the table. If you’re all about making a difference and love being part of a community that cares, we’d love to have you on board!
At Shaftesbury, we’re all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Everyone we support deserves top-notch care, and we’re here to make that happen. Our values—being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—guide everything we do, and we’re proud to make a real difference every day.
Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We’re all in on providing care that’s professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest!
About the role
Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As an Enabling Support Worker, you’ll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You’ll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need.
Your core hours are will be Monday to Friday, between 8.00 and 16.00, however there may be a requirement to fill your hours at a different location, covering different hours and days.
Your day-to-day will include keeping accurate records (don’t worry, we’ll show you how!) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. Plus, there’s the chance to cover sleep-in shifts, and you’ll earn an extra £60 per session for those.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be someone’s biggest supporter and make a real impact. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to have you on board!
🌟 Join Our Team in Morpeth, NE65 – Enabling Support Worker Opportunity 🌟
Shaftesbury is home to a dynamic supported living service. We’re on the lookout for Enabling Support Workers who bring positivity, resilience, and ideally some experience in supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by helping someone build independence, master everyday life skills, and achieve personal goals.
💬 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the individual in maintaining a safe and comfortable home
- Assisting with daily tasks like shopping and cooking
- Encouraging participation in volunteering and community-based activities
- Providing compassionate support with personal care and medication
- Driving is essential for this role 🚗
🎉 Why Shaftesbury? No two days are ever the same.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Emotionally resilient
- Able to maintain clear professional boundaries
- Passionate about empowering others
If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
You’re the heart of Shaftesbury — and we mean it. ❤️
We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we're proud to have some of the most dedicated people in the sector working with us. Now, we’re rolling out even more perks to show just how much we value you:
- 💷 £500 welcome bonus when you complete your probation (terms apply)
- 🎉 Birthday treat: a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave!
- 🏆 Top ratings, top rewards: £30 gift voucher for services rated ‘Good’, and £50 if rated ‘Outstanding’
- 💌 Recognition rewards: Nominated staff may receive a thank-you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile
- 📚 Training you can count on: Top-tier support from day one
- 🌴 Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years
- 💼 Pension scheme for peace of mind
- 📞 Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.