Job Description

Female Waking Nights Support Worker

South Shields

Part-time - 33 hours per week

12.21 per hour

Make a Difference Every Night

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and caring individual looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?


At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our team with the same care, respect, and support that we give to the people who use our services. We're proud to offer person-centred, empowering care that helps individuals live full, independent, and meaningful lives -- and we'd love for you to be part of that journey.

About the Role

We're currently recruiting a

Female Waking Nights Support Worker

for our respite short-break service on Bisley Drive, South Shields. The service supports adults with learning disabilities in a warm, welcoming 7-bedroom home environment.


You'll provide overnight support, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of our guests. Every night is different, and you'll play a key role in supporting a variety of needs, helping individuals feel secure and cared for.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing personal care and emotional reassurance Supporting with medication, routines, and health-related tasks Light domestic duties and maintaining a calm night-time environment Responding promptly and professionally to any needs during the night Communicating effectively with families and professionals Promoting independence and dignity in everything you do
Staffing levels vary depending on individual needs of guests each night.

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What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and compassionate individual with experience in support work (or a strong desire to learn). The ideal candidate will be:


Honest and dependable A great communicator Caring and empathetic Flexible and self-motivated Respectful and inclusive
If you can tick 6 or more of these qualities, we'd love to hear from you!


Please note: this is a female-only role in accordance with schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why Join Real Life Options?

28 days paid holiday

(pro-rata)

Accredited training

and ongoing learning opportunities

Employer pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

- for everyday health expenses

10,000 Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

- 24/7 support for you and your family

Discounts & savings

- on shopping, travel, and more

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Recognition initiatives

- we celebrate your achievements!

Our Values

We're looking for people who share our values and live them every day:

Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence

? Apply Today

If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with Real Life Options.


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