Compassionate Support Worker — Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts

Contract Labour Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Training provided

Experience in supported living

Job summary

CLS Healthcare is seeking reliable and compassionate Support Workers to provide short-term, ad hoc support in supported accommodation and community services. You’ll help adults facing homelessness, substance misuse, or social exclusion, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and included during your shift.

This role also involves maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, including communal cleaning tasks, making the spaces safe and hygienic for service users.

Qualifications

• 6 months recent and relevant experience in care or supported living is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Able to work ad hoc shifts—days, evenings, weekends often at short notice.
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply) & right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for service users.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining communal areas (kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces).
• Support service users with daily activities and community engagement during your shift.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or incidents.
• Keep accurate records of any observations or incidents.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Adaptable

Team player

Job description

CLS Healthcare is seeking reliable and compassionate Support Workers to provide short-term, ad hoc support in supported accommodation and community services. You’ll help adults facing homelessness, substance misuse, or social exclusion, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and included during your shift.

This role also involves maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, including communal cleaning tasks, making the spaces safe and hygienic for service users.