QR code linking to this job posting Female Support Worker in Durham inDurham PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025

£12.21 per hour  PERMANENT 
BONUS ENHANCED DBS FAMILY PENSION
Female-designated role — ideal for women who prefer supporting female tenants or match client gender requirements.
Flexible full- & part-time shifts (including double-ups) — works well around school runs or family commitments.
Rural Durham location with varied, meaningful days — walks, coastal drives, arts, cinema, baking and community outings.
Pay £12.21/hr plus 28 days holiday (pro rata), employer pension, Health Cash Plan and £10,000 life cover.
Accredited training, ongoing development and progression opportunities with a growing, values-driven charity.
Service reachable by bus (56, X78, 3) but having your own car gives extra flexibility — small, supportive team environment.
This role is particularly suited to women carers who are honest, reliable and adaptable, with experience or a real willingness to support adults who use alternative communication and have complex needs. Real Life Options is a registered charity that values Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Excellence and offers accredited training, a minimum of 28 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro‑rata), an employer contributory pension, health cash plan for contracted staff, £10,000 life cover, an employee assistance programme, discounts and wellbeing schemes and other staff benefits. If you want practical, hands‑on work helping people live independently and enjoy everyday activities, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application — the vacancy is also listed on jobsincare.com.
Female-designated role — ideal for women who prefer supporting female tenants or match client gender requirements.
Flexible full- & part-time shifts (including double-ups) — works well around school runs or family commitments.
Rural Durham location with varied, meaningful days — walks, coastal drives, arts, cinema, baking and community outings.
Pay £12.21/hr plus 28 days holiday (pro rata), employer pension, Health Cash Plan and £10,000 life cover.
Accredited training, ongoing development and progression opportunities with a growing, values-driven charity.
Service reachable by bus (56, X78, 3) but having your own car gives extra flexibility — small, supportive team environment.
 


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