Support Worker
| Company: | Karbon Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,856 to £26,856 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | NE1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Support Worker
We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced female Support Worker to join our Supported Housing Team.
Due to the nature of the role, which includes providing one to one emotional and personal support to female customers, this post is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is therefore open to female applicants only.
About The Role
This role is to support vulnerable people experiencing mental ill health and or have chaotic lifestyles in their own homes and out in the community.
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’ll support in their own home and out in the community. You’re responsible for managing your own caseload and diary whilst lone working.
Working With Us
The successful candidate will work in our Supported Housing Team in North Tyneside led by Gemma Donaghy, Supported Housing Delivery Team Leader
. If you require further information about the role, please contact
gemma.donaghy@karbonhomes.co.uk
, 07841446266.
Key Details
Female Support Worker – fixed term until 30 June 2027
Salary is £
26,856
per annum (pro rata) plus a Karbon car payment of £2405 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Gosforth
Regular travel will be required across North Tyneside
29.6 hours per week with agile working, working pattern to be discussed at interview
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:
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
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 1 November 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
Monday 9 November 2026
We’re Inclusive
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Where roles have a Genuine Occupational Requirement, this will be applied in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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!