Support Worker, Community Support Services

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.

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.

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.

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 –

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

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.

• 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

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 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.

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• Location:
  
  Gosforth
• Organization:
  Karbon Homes
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary is £26,856 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum