Support Worker *Female Only* in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

• Female candidate

• Previous experience providing support to vulnerable individuals.

• Knowledge of housing issues and experience with residential housing management is desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain professional boundaries.

• Proven ability to motivate others and cope with challenging behaviour or resistance.

• Basic proficiency in numeracy, literacy, and IT skills for administrative recording.

• Ability to work flexible part-time hours, including participation in a 24-hour rota and lone working.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional integrity.

Company Description

Home Group is a leading provider of housing and support services. We are committed to helping people live independently by providing high-quality support tailored to individual needs. We value diversity, integrity, and a person-centred approach, ensuring that our service users are at the heart of every decision we make.

To Apply

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? Please submit your CV or contact us at to apply.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.