Residential Support Worker – Newcastle | £12.71–£16.00 Per Hour
Employer: The Recruitment Crowd
Location: Newcastle, Northeast England
Salary: £12.71–£16.00 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Full-time
Sector: Healthcare / Social Care
Posted: 30 August 2026
Job Overview
The Recruitment Crowd is expanding its temporary agency workforce and is recruiting Residential Support Workers to support a wide range of clients across the Northeast in healthcare and residential care settings.
This is an opportunity for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated support worker to help residents live safe, fulfilling and more independent lives while receiving high-quality, person-centred care.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide practical, emotional and person-centred support to residents while helping to maintain their dignity, safety and independence.
You will work closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and other members of the care team to ensure that individual care and support needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred care and emotional support to residents.
- Assist residents with daily living activities.
- Support residents with personal care where required.
- Assist with meals and household tasks where appropriate.
- Provide medication support in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Encourage residents to develop greater independence.
- Support residents to make their own choices and decisions.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with residents.
- Work professionally with families and healthcare professionals.
- Follow individual care and support plans.
- Contribute to care plan reviews.
- Promote safeguarding and report concerns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Support residents experiencing challenging or distressed behaviour.
- Use positive and appropriate approaches when responding to challenging situations.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Promote dignity, equality, inclusion and independence.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate should be:
- Caring, patient and empathetic.
- Reliable and responsible.
- Professional in their approach.
- A confident communicator.
- A good team player.
- Respectful of individual choices and preferences.
- Respectful of dignity and personal boundaries.
- Able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Committed to equality and inclusion.
- Passionate about promoting independence.
Essential Experience
Previous experience in residential care, social care or support work is essential.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant practical experience working with people who require care, support or assistance in a residential or social care environment.
Qualifications
A healthcare or care qualification is desirable, such as:
- Care Certificate.
- Level 2 Health and Social Care.
- Level 3 Health and Social Care.
- Equivalent healthcare or social care qualification.
Candidates should also be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
What The Recruitment Crowd Offers
- Flexible agency shifts.
- Weekly pay.
- Holiday pay.
- Ongoing training.
- Online and in-person training.
- 24/7 support from the experienced branch team.
Salary
£12.71–£16.00 per hour
The exact rate may depend on the assignment, location, shift and applicable conditions.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Residential Support Worker |
| Employer | The Recruitment Crowd |
| Location | Newcastle |
| Region | Northeast England |
| Salary | £12.71–£16.00 per hour |
| Contract | Contract / Temporary Agency |
| Working Pattern | Full-time |
| Sector | Healthcare / Social Care |
| Experience | Residential, social care or support work experience essential |
| Qualification | Care qualification desirable |
| Training | Ongoing training available |
| Pay Frequency | Weekly |
| Support | 24/7 branch support |
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may be suitable for candidates with previous experience as:
- Residential Support Worker
- Support Worker
- Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Social Care Worker
- Care Assistant
- Residential Care Assistant
- Support Assistant
Visa Sponsorship
The supplied advert does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is available.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship should confirm sponsorship availability directly with The Recruitment Crowd before applying.
Important Information
This is a temporary agency workforce opportunity, so successful candidates may be assigned to different clients and healthcare or residential care settings across the Northeast.
Applicants should carefully check the specific assignment details, requirements and working arrangements before accepting an assignment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the original vacancy listing.
Employer: The Recruitment Crowd
Position: Residential Support Worker – Newcastle
Pay: £12.71–£16.00 per hour
Applicants should review the original vacancy carefully and follow the application instructions provided.
Final Reminder
If you have previous experience in residential care, social care or support work and are looking for flexible agency opportunities in Newcastle and the wider Northeast, this vacancy may be worth considering.