Support Worker in Whickham

Support Worker in Whickham

Whickham Full-Time No working from home possible
Oasis Aquila Housing

Job Description

Gateshead Young People’s Supported Housing Service (Ofsted Registered)

Location: Gateshead

Salary: Grade B – £25,877.80 plus anti-social hour’s payment of £650 per annum. Total starting salary of £26,527.80 per annum.

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week: hours vary, Monday to Sunday, in accordance with a rolling rota. Anti-social working; evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of Oasis Community Housing’s Young People’s Supported Housing Service (Ofsted registered). The service operates two 24-hour staffed supported housing projects, one for children and young people aged 16-17 with medium needs, and one for those aged 16-21 with complex needs. To provide trauma informed, holistic, personalised support to children and young people, which is in line with relevant pathway and safety plans.

To work closely with Gateshead Council, including Children’s Services, to ensure children and young people achieve the best outcomes, in line with project specific aims and objectives. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Registered Service Manager, to ensure the service is compliant with the Supported Accommodation Regulations and we maintain successful Ofsted registration for these projects.

Organisation Context:

Oasis Community Housing (OCH) is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other services. The support provided aims to develop life skills that will enable people to live successful independent lives.

Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis group of charities. The group includes charities dedicated to education, housing and campaigning against human trafficking and we work to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.

We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation. However, it will be an occupational requirement that a practising Christian is needed for some specified roles. This will be highlighted in the qualifications section of the job description and will be clearly stated in the job advert.

Oasis Community Housing is an experienced charity, with its Central Office in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

This post is located in Gateshead, within the two registered supported housing projects.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Clossin g date for applications is 5pm 30th September 2026.

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

Registered address FL 1-4, 7-8 Delta Bank Road, Metro Riverside Park, Gateshead, NE11 9DJ.

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Support Worker in Whickham employer: Oasis Aquila Housing

As a Project Team Leader in our Supported Housing and Emergency Accommodation Service, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives through person-led, holistic support. Our organisation fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and fulfilling work environment.

Oasis Aquila Housing

Contact Details:

Oasis Aquila Housing Recruitment Team