Support Worker *Female Only*

Job description

Support Worker (Level 2) - Independent Living & Housing (Female Only)

Are you passionate about empowering others to achieve their goals? Home Group is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Female Support Worker to join our team on a temporary part-time basis. In this role, you will work in a person-centred way with clients, families, and young people, providing the practical and emotional support needed to help them transition toward independent living.

Occupational Requirement: This position is open to female applicants only. Due to the nature of the support required and the needs of our service users, being female is considered a genuine occupational requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

What We Offer

A rewarding role where you directly contribute to improving the lives of our service users.

Opportunities for professional development within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

Shift Patterns: Flexible part-time shifts across Monday-Sunday (Days & Nights available)

Salary: £13.45 (PAYE)

Contract: Temporary Part-Time

Responsibilities

Provide flexible, person-centred support in line with individual support and safety plans.

Assist with daily living tasks, including meal planning, healthy eating support, and practical cooking guidance.

Empower clients to develop life skills, including budgeting, welfare benefit claims, education, and employment opportunities.

Manage housing duties, including tenancy sign-ups, rent collection, property inspections, and resolving low-level anti-social behaviour.

Identify risk, implement safeguarding procedures, and act as a point of contact for external agencies.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning reviews with the support coordinator.

Administer medication in accordance with Home Group's strict policies and procedures.

Engage in community-based activities to build social networks and foster independence.

Qualifications & Requirements ...

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