Young Persons Support Officer – Newcastle

About the role

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Young Persons Support Officers in Newcastle. In this role you will provide trauma‑informed, day‑to‑day support to young people, helping them develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day, trauma‑informed support in line with care plans.
• Assist young people with daily living tasks such as meals, routines and personal hygiene.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and protect young people from harm.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles and positive daily routines.
• Support engagement with education, training or employment opportunities.
• Facilitate positive relationships within the community.
• Arrange and accompany young people to health appointments and external services.
• Organise and participate in community, cultural and leisure activities.
• Transport young people when required, with appropriate business insurance.
• Support ‘Family Time’ contact where appropriate.
• Ensure young people’s voices are heard and acted upon.

Required profile

• Caring, empathetic and patient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible and committed.
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible zero‑hour contract.
• Hourly rate of £15‑£18.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.