Support Worker

Support Worker

Earn £13.45 per hour (£26,300 per annum) plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan!

Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw)

Tyneside Foyer, Newcastle upon Tyne

We can’t offer a CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

At the Tyneside Foyer, we’re more than just a support service, we help young people take control of their futures.

As our Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that provides young people aged 16-25 with the guidance, stability, and encouragement they need to overcome challenges and gain independence.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, this is the role for you!

What’s in it for you?


* 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, and time off for volunteering too! 


* Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum.

We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.


* Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out.

Looking for a new phone, bike or car?  Save money with us.


* We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you’re ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!


* Colleagues really matter to us, that’s why we’re the 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing.

Our tools and support help you when you need them.

What you’ll do


* Supporting young people, aged 16-25, who may be facing homelessness, mental health challenges, exploitation or substance abuse, helping them to develop the skills to live independently.


* Encouraging and empowering young people to achieve their goals, whether it’s finding stable housing, securing employment or building confidence.


* Helping with day to day takes such as budgeting, maintaining their tenancy and moving onto independent accommodation.


* Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and regular reviews.


* Cuppas, chats and catch ups.

Working alongside a supportive team you will take the time to build real connections with young people and guide them through life’s challenges.

Why join us

This is more than a job, it’s a place where you feel valued.

You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day.

Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work! 

You have


* A passion for supporting young people to grow, develop and succeed


* Experience in care, youth work, or a similar setting, or a personal understanding of the challenges young people face


* The ability to work on your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach


* A flexible understanding and personal approach to support, because every young person’s journey is unique

Stronger together

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