Weekend Support Worker in Newcastle inNewcastle PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Weekend Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Salary: £25,625.00 per year, pro rata Additional salary information: 25625 - 25625 Hours: Part time Closing date: 11 November 2025 Location: Newcastle, NE4 6AL Company: Vacancy Filler Job type: Permanent Job reference: OCT20255221 Apply for this job Summary About usChanging Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.About the Service - Housing & Homelessness ServicesA safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.About the JobCumberland House is a 12 bed women's only crisis accommodation based in the West End of Newcastle. We are looking for a female weekend support worker, who would work both Saturdays and Sundays 8am-8pm. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly team. As a weekend support worker, you would not have your own case load, but would instead be looking to provide holistic support to the women that live at Cumberland House, whether that be offering a listening ear to someone in crisis, de-escalating challenging situations, or running activities for the residents. Due to the nature of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.