Support Worker
| Company: | Karbon Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,856 - £26,856 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NE12 8EG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Support Worker
We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Support Worker to join our Supported Housing Delivery Team.
About The Role
You’ll support vulnerable people experiencing mental ill health in their own homes and out in the community to promote independence. You’ll record keep and complete support plans and risk assessments ensuring support is person centred.
About You
You should have some experience of supporting vulnerable adults and promoting their independence to help them to achieve personal goals. You’ll have an allocated caseload of clients who you will support in their own home and out in the community. You’ll be responsible for managing your own caseload and diary and be comfortable lone working. You’ll need experience in support planning, record keeping, risk assessments and be competent with ICT equipment.
Working With Us
The successful candidate will work in our Supported Housing Team in Newcastle. If you require further information about the role, please contact Carla Ambler Supported Housing and Floating Support Manager – carla.ambler@karbonhomes.co.uk
Key Details
- Support Worker – Permanent role
- Salary is £26,856 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum
- Location: Gosforth
- Regular travel will be required across North Tyneside
- 37 hours per week with agile working
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
- Birthday leave
- Occupational pension
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits pot
- Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Why Join Us?
We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
Ready To Apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 9 August 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!
Interview date
Friday 14 August 2026
We’re Inclusive
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!
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