Female Support Worker
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable women to rebuild their lives?
Do you believe in second chances, person-centred support, and working in a trauma-informed way?
We’re launching a brand-new supported living service in Newcastle, providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support to women who are at risk of homelessness, exploitation or re-offending. We’re looking for female Support Worker/Support Workers to help us shape and deliver this life-changing service.
This is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the start. You’ll work with women aged 18+ to build independent living skills, access mental health and recovery services, prepare for employment and secure their own tenancies.
You’ll provide 1:1 support, lead structured sessions and be part of a dedicated 24/7 team that helps create a safe and empowering home environment. No two days will be the same – you might be supporting someone to attend a job interview, connect with recovery services, or simply make their first home-cooked meal.
If you’re resilient, compassionate and driven to make a real difference – we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
- Deliver 1:1 and group support sessions focused on independent living, tenancy preparation, and employment skills
- Develop and review personalised support plans
- Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
- Build positive relationships with external agencies (e.g. probation, mental health, recovery services)
- Respond to safeguarding concerns and risk management plans
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development
About You:
- Experience supporting vulnerable women (e.g. homelessness, criminal justice, mental health, substance misuse, learning disabilities)
- A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
- Flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Requirement to complete Level 2 Health and Social Care if not already held.
What we offer:
- A chance to shape a brand-new service
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive and experienced management team
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in women’s lives
Additional staff benefits include:
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
- 27 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Savings scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Staff counselling service
- Blue Light discount
- Charity Workers’ discount
- Free life assurance
- On demand pay
- Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
- Real Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement explaining why you’re the right person for this role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, this role is restricted to female applicants only due to a genuine occupational requirement. The post involves working in a women’s service supporting clients who have experienced trauma.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
