Support Worker

Cucumber Recruitment · Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Support Worker at Cucumber Recruitment, based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, paying £13.50 - £16.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.50 - £16.00 per hour
Location
Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026
Sector
Support Worker

11% below the typical rate for support worker

Reference 3e5b92af72a2403f4232bb553f8d0930125649bc

About the role

We’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred care in care home, supported living, and learning disability settings. You’ll help people live safely and as independently as possible, with dignity and choice at the heart of everything we do.

Read more about our Support Worker jobs in Newcastle below.

=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Support with personal care, medication prompts/recording (as trained), meals, hydration and mobility.
• Enable daily living: routines, household tasks, community access and meaningful activities.
• Use positive behaviour support, clear communication and de-escalation where required.
• Keep accurate care notes/incident records and report concerns promptly.
• Work as part of a team and hand over clearly between shifts.
• Safeguard service users by following care plans, risk assessments and policies.

=== You’ll Need ===
• Experience of supported living services for adults.
• Driver with access to a vehicle (preferred).
• Experience with profound learning and physical disabilities.
• 6 months’ UK experience working in a professional care home or supported living service.
• Willingness to work 24/48 hour shifts with accommodation provided.
• Medication Administration (training can be provided).

=== What We’re Looking For ===
• A people person — naturally supportive, great at communicating, able to build strong relationships and empathise.
• Caring by nature — enthusiastic about person-centred support and passionate about making lives more fulfilled.
• Great team player — works well with likeminded colleagues.
• Adaptable — able to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.

=== Package ===
• Free DBS check.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible pay.
• A fantastic working environment.
• Free uniform.
• Professional training and ongoing career progression.
• Flexible working hours and shifts.
• Holiday pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Bonus for friend referrals.
• On-site parking.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

=== Job Details ===
• Job Location: Newcastle, NE15.
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £13.50 – £16.00 per hour.

Reference: 3e5b92af72a2403f4232bb553f8d0930125649bc · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cucumber Recruitment

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