Young Person's Support Worker - Newark
Location: Newark
Salary: 24,871 - 25,371 per annum
At NCHA, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals and build a positive future.
We're looking for caring and motivated Support Workers to join our Branching Out Newark team, supporting young people aged 16-21 living in supported accommodation. You'll help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills and move towards independent living and permanent accommodation.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional support to help young people achieve their goals and overcome challenges. You'll build positive, professional relationships while empowering young people to make informed choices and develop the skills they need to live independently.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same, but you'll typically:
For more information, please see the attached role profile.
Working Pattern
We have two 37-hour roles available
The service operates 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is essential.
Typical shifts are:
7:00am to 2:30pm
2:30pm to 10:00pm
There may also be opportunities to work night shifts, with enhanced rates of pay.
This role is based across our Newark services, including Newark and Ollerton, with travel to cluster properties in Newark, Ollerton and Balderton as required.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable.
About You
We're looking for someone who is positive, resilient and passionate about supporting young people.
You'll have experience working with young people, either through paid employment or volunteering, and an understanding of the challenges they may face. You'll be able to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries and responding calmly to challenging situations.
You'll also have:
NCHA will support you to achieve a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification as part of your employment. You must be willing and able to commit to the learning and training required and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment and qualification.
Why Join NCHA?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people while developing your career within a supportive and values-led organisation.
NCHA is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK's top super-large workplaces. We offer excellent training, development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, all while supporting colleagues to do meaningful work every day.
Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now and tell us why you'd be a great addition to our team.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a short literacy and numeracy assessment before interview.
Please upload a CV as part of your application.
Please note: We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Previous applicants and colleagues re-applying will be considered at the manager's discretion. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented within this service and we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Closing date: 5th October 2026
Shortlist date: 6th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
