About this role
Support Workers - Newcastle | LIFE by Be Caring
Outreach Support Worker (Newcastle)
Join a team that helpes people live safely, confidently and joyfully - every single day
Pay: £12.75 per hour Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Newcastle (NE15 and across the city)
We are unable to offer sponsorship.
LIFE by Be Caring is recruiting compassionate, values-driven Support Workers to join our specialist Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care services in Newcastle.
We currenty have two vacancies - a 1:1 role supporting a lovely lady in NE15, and an outreach role supporting people to live independently across the wider Newcastle area.
Both roles are active and rewarding - and both will make a real, visible difference to the lives of the people you support.
Our Current Vacancies
Outreach Support Worker - Newcastle
£12.75 per hour | Day shifts available
We are seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Outreach Support Workers to join our team supporting people across Newcastle to live independently, build confidence and take part in activities they enjoy.
This is a community-based role - you'll be working alongside people as they navigate daily life, helping them develop skills, access support and build the connections that matter to them.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Calm, confident and resilient
- Consistent in their approach
- Clear and positive when setting expectations and boundaries
- An excellent listener with strong communication skills
- Patient, understanding and compassionate
- Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality support
- Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance
What We're Looking For - Both Roles
You don't need a degree or formal care qualifications - what matters most is your values, your attitude and your willingness to learn. If you're calm, kind, consistent and committed to doing the right thing, we'll give you all the skills and training you need.
Previous experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or Mental Health needs is welcome but not essential.
About LIFE by Be Caring
LIFE by Be Caring is a values-led, person-centred service supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and complex care needs to live rich, safe and meaningful lives. We use trauma-informed practice, Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help the people we support feel safe, understood and in control of their own lives.
We're part of Be Caring, the UK's largest employee-owned social care provider, built on the values of Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved .
Bonuses & Rewards
- Up to £300 New Starter Bonus
- Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
- Up to £400 Annual Bonus
- £25 Birthday Gift Voucher
This is our current bonus structure - more details shared at recruitment and onboarding.
Benefits
- Fully-funded DBS
- Paid induction training - classroom-based, shadowing and online training
- Specialist training, including:
- Avtive Support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Autism and Learning Disabilites
- Safeguarding, dignity, equality and diversity
- Funded qualifications, including Level 3 and other accredited courses
- Holiday pay that grows with your length of service
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) -support for you and your dependants
- Optional GMB union membership
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and our recruitment team will:
- Match you skills and availability to the right role
- Answer any questions you have about shifts, training and progression
- Tell you more about the people you'd be supporting and what a typical day looks like
Start your next chapter with LIFE by Be Caring and help people live safer, happier and more independent lives, every day.
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