Support Worker in Gosforth

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Support Worker

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced female Support Worker to join our Supported Housing Team.

Due to the nature of the role, which includes providing one to one emotional and personal support to female customers, this post is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is therefore open to female applicants only.

About The Role

This role is to support vulnerable people experiencing mental ill health and or have chaotic lifestyles in their own homes and out in the community.

About You

You should have some experience of supporting vulnerable adults and promoting their independence to help them to achieve personal goals. You’ll have an allocated caseload of clients who you’ll support in their own home and out in the community. You’re responsible for managing your own caseload and diary whilst lone working.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Supported Housing Team in North Tyneside led by Gemma Donaghy, Supported Housing Delivery Team Leader. If you require further information about the role, please contact gemma.donaghy@karbonhomes.co.uk, 07841446266.

Key Details

• Female Support Worker – fixed term until 30 June 2027

• Salary is £26,856 per annum (pro rata) plus a Karbon car payment of £2405 per annum (pro rata)

• Location: Gosforth

• Regular travel will be required across North Tyneside

• 29.6 hours per week with agile working, working pattern to be discussed at interview

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

• Birthday leave

• Occupational pension

• Health cash plan

• Flexible benefits pot

• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do notaccept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 1 November 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date

Monday 9 November 2026

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Where roles have a Genuine Occupational Requirement, this will be applied in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!