JOB NEWS: St Oswald’s Hospice Is Hiring A Care Support Worker In Newcastle Upon Tyne On A Full-Time Basis.

Job Title: Care Support Worker – Children & Young Adults Service
Employer: St Oswald’s Hospice
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £24,853–£25,491 Per Year, Plus Unsocial Hours Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

About The Role

St Oswald’s Hospice is looking for a caring and dedicated Care Support Worker to join its Children & Young Adults Service in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will provide care and deliver activities tailored to the assessed needs of children, young people and young adults accessing the service. You will also support their families and help ensure each individual receives compassionate, appropriate care.

This is an opportunity for an experienced care professional who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide activities that meet the assessed needs of children and young adults.
• Support families as part of the care provided.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and families.
• Record information accurately and concisely.
• Help safeguard children, young people and young adults.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Work flexibly across a 24-hour, seven-day shift rota.

What St Oswald’s Hospice Is Looking For

Applicants must have:

• At least two years’ experience working with children or young adults with complex health needs in an education, health or social care setting.
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate and concise records.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day rota.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.
• Existing right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not offered.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Salary And Benefits

• Annual salary of £24,853–£25,491 for full-time hours.
• Additional allowance for unsocial hours.
• Company pension.
• NHS pension may be transferable.

How To Apply

Applications should reflect your own skills, experience and motivation for working in hospice care.

For further information about the role, contact Matron Holly Elliott:

Email: hollyelliott@stoswaldsuk.org
Telephone: 0191 285 0063, Extension 2012

For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact humanresources@stoswaldsuk.org.

The hospice also welcomes prospective applicants to visit the unit, meet the staff and learn more about the working environment.

Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Please note that the vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or a suitable candidate is found.

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