Female Support Worker - Learning Disabilities & Neurodiversity

Location: Sunderland & surrounding areas (Newcastle & Durham)

Pay Rates: £15.35 - £17.48 per hour (Days & Nights) | Bank Holidays: Double time

Role Type: Temporary

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a care provider in the North East. They are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a female service user with neurodivergent needs in the Sunderland area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional looking for competitive pay rates and a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's daily life and independence.

Gender Requirement: This post is open to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing personal care and one-to-one support for a female service user.

• Providing personalised, person-centred care and support in line with individual care plans.

• Assisting with personal care, daily living activities, household duties, and community access.

• Utilising proactive strategies to support sensory needs, anxiety, and neurodivergent behaviours.

• Promoting choice, dignity, and independence at all times.

• Maintaining accurate logs, shift records, and clear handovers.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months' recent UK care/support work experience within the last 2 years.

• Specialist Knowledge: A strong, practical understanding of Autism (ASD) and ADHD.

• Right to Work: Proof of Right to Work in the UK (Sponsorship cannot be provided).

• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible rota covering both day and night shifts.

• Driving: Full UK Driving Licence with access to a car is highly preferred to facilitate community outings.

• Competitive Pay: £15.35 - £17.48 per hour (shift dependent).

• Enhanced Holiday Pay: Double time paid on Bank Holidays.

• Dedicated agency consultant support and fast-track compliance process.

Interested in joining our agency?

Submit your CV today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role and guide you through our quick compliance process.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication