Job description
Urgent Support Worker (On-Call & Last-Minute Cover) - Home Group Services
Are you passionate about empowering others and ready to step up when support is needed most? We are urgently seeking dedicated, responsive Support Workers to join our team for last-minute and on-call Home Group shifts across Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and surrounding North East areas .
In this role, you will work in a person-centred way with Home Group clients, families, and young people, providing the practical and emotional support needed to help them transition towards independent living.
What We Offer
Immediate & Flexible Shifts: Ideal for candidates looking for ad-hoc, last-minute, or flexible work patterns.
Competitive Pay: £13.45/hr (PAYE)
Varied Shift Patterns: Days, Nights, and Weekends available across multiple Home Group locations.
Impactful Work: A truly rewarding role where your responsiveness directly keeps local services running smoothly.
Location Focus
Primary cover needed across Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and surrounding North East regions . High flexibility regarding work location is a major advantage.
Core Responsibilities
Respond to last-minute or scheduled shift requests to cover Home Group services.
Deliver flexible, person-centred support in line with individual care and safety plans.
Assist with daily living tasks, including meal planning, basic cooking guidance, and life skills development (budgeting, welfare support, employment guidance).
Handle essential housing tasks, including property safety, tenancy sign-ups, and managing low-level anti-social behaviour.
Recognise risks, follow strict safeguarding guidelines, and record accurate notes.
Safe administration of medication in line with standard policies and procedures.
Key Requirements
Availability & Responsiveness: Willingness to accept last-minute, on-call, or short-notice shifts.
Experience: Previous experi...
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 16-10-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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