Support Workers – Newcastle & Gateshead
Day Shifts | Full-Time & Part-Time | £12.30 – £12.80 per hour
LIFE by Be Caring is recruiting compassionate, skilled and values-driven Support Workers to join our specialist Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Care services across Newcastle and Gateshead. These are active, rewarding roles where you'll be part of structured, person-centred support packages — helping people to live safely, confidently and meaningfully in their communities.
We are unable to offer sponsorships
Our Current Vacancies
Full-Time Female Support Worker – NE5
We're looking for a patient, resilient female Support Worker to join the team supporting a young woman in her own home. She's a Harry Potter fan, loves anything pink, unicorns and crime documentaries — and she has a great sense of who she is and what she wants.
She uses a communication aid and takes her time to express herself. She needs a Support Worker who will give her the space and time to communicate independently, never speaking for her or over her.
You'll also support her with household tasks including cleaning, ordering medication, arranging and attending appointments and managing emails.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience supporting people with complex care needs
* Is able to use initiative and work confidently with clinical tasks (full training provided)
* Is patient, consistent and genuinely person-centred
* Is comfortable with all aspects of personal care, continence care and moving and handling
Full-Time Night Shift Support Worker
Based at a Supported Living Scheme - on-call overnight support across multiple postcodes
This is an on-call overnight role covering several services across Newcastle. Duties include monitoring a gentleman who is deaf during the night and a pop-in visit to support another gentleman with stoma care.
We're looking for someone who:
* Is a driver (essential)
* Has a good level of care and support experience
* Is comfortable with clinical tasks (full training provided)
Part-Time Female Support Worker – NE13
Additional hours available across other services for those seeking full-time work
We're looking for a female Support Worker to join the team of a woman who loves a laugh, friendly banter and keeping life full. She's a passionate NUFC supporter, enjoys soaps, music and reality TV, loves getting out and about, and looks forward to trips to her caravan and visits to Kielder (Calvert Trust) each summer.
This is a hands-on role requiring physical strength and confidence with clinical tasks, for which full training will be provided.
We're looking for someone who:
* Is a driver (over 25, comfortable driving a van)
* Has strong communication skills
* Is physically strong and comfortable with moving and handling
* Is willing to be trained in tracheostomy care, Cough Assist and PEG care
* Is comfortable managing frequent secretions (due to tracheostomy)
Full-Time Male Support Worker – NE3 (Independent Supported Living in the community)
We're looking for a male Support Worker to join the team of a gentleman who loves life in the community. He enjoys drama, animals and crafts, and is always up for meeting new people and trying new activities.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities or complex needs
Outreach Support Workers – Newcastle Area
Full-time and part-time available
We're recruiting Outreach Support Workers to support people to live independently and stay connected to their communities across Newcastle.
Paid experience is not essential - but you should have either personal experience of supporting someone with a disability or a background in a care or support setting.
Pay, Bonuses & Rewards
* Up to £300 new starter bonus
* Up to £300 Refer a Friend bonus
* Up to £400 annual bonus
* £25 birthday gift voucher
Ready to Join Us?
You don't need a degree or formal care qualifications – what matters is your values, attitude and willingness to learn. If you're calm, kind, consistent and committed to doing the right thing, we'll equip you with the skills. If you're looking for a role where you'll make a visible, positive difference to people's lives, then we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today, and our recruitment team will:
* Match your skills and availability to the right person
* Answer any questions you have about rotas, training and progression
Start your next chapter with LIFE by Be Caring – and help people live safer, happier and more independent lives, every day.
Benefits
* Fully funded DBS
* Paid induction training – classroom-based, shadowing and online learning
* Specialist training, including:
* Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
* Autism and Learning Disabilities
* Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
* Funded qualifications, including Level 3 and other accredited courses
* Holiday pay that grows with length of service
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support for you and your dependants
* Optional GMB union membership