Host Families

Newcastle United Football Club; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Host Families to provide a nurturing home for young athletes transitioning to their academy. This role is vital for the players' personal and academic development, ensuring they feel secure and supported as they pursue their football careers. Host Families will create a homely environment, teach essential life skills, and promote well-being while accommodating players aged 14-21. If you have a passion for youth development and can offer a safe and welcoming space, this opportunity to make a lasting impact is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Supportive community

Flexible placement options

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a safe and suitable environment for young players.
• Experience in teaching independent living skills like cooking and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and support players' growth.
• Integrate players into family life and report welfare concerns.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of emotional impact on young athletes

Child-focused approach

Ability to adapt to flexible schedules

Job description

Could you provide a welcoming home for the next generation of Newcastle United stars?

We’re looking for Host Families to support our young players as they move to Newcastle United from outside the North East.

Why Become a Host Family?

• Provide a stable, safe, and welcoming home
• Play a vital role in a player’s growth on and off the pitch
• Support their academic and personal development
• Receive competitive remuneration

Family is at the heart of Newcastle United. We know our players perform at their best when they feel happy and secure at home.

We offer both short-term (1–2 nights) and full-time (7 nights per week) placements for players aged 14–21.

If you can offer a nurturing environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking Host Families in Newcastle upon Tyne (postcodes NE7, NE6, NE2, NE3, NE12), located close to our education partner or the Academy. You should be able to provide high-quality accommodation, ideally in a family environment.

Requirements:

• Provide an evening meal, breakfast (for school-age players)
• Access to laundry facilities and Wi-Fi
• A safe and suitable environment for the player
• Private bedroom with a double bed
• Full or part-time placements available year-round to align with the football season
• Willingness to accommodate trialists and provide holiday cover when needed

You’ll be able to:

• Create a welcoming, homely environment for young players
• Teach essential independent living skills like cooking, cleaning, and self-care
• Provide meals following nutritional guidance from the Academy
• Ensure accommodation is close to local amenities with good transport links to the Academy
• Report any welfare concerns to the Academy’s Safeguarding and Wellbeing team
• Integrate players into family life as much as they feel comfortable
• Accommodate regular inspections and visits during the season
• Build trusted relationships through open communication
• Adapt to the flexible schedule of young players throughout the football season
• Promote and demonstrate a strong anti-discriminatory practice

It would be great if you have:

• Experience working with young people
• Understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges young athletes face
• A child-focused approach
• The capacity to accommodate more than one player

If you're ready to offer a supportive home and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To express an interest and find out more information please email [e-mail] detailing the following:

• Your full name and current address
• Whether you are interested in offering a full-time placement or intermittent support for trialists
• Your current property situation including availability of a private bedroom / number of rooms available
• Why you would like to become a host family in no more than 250 words