Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for Support Workers for a national organisation that houses and supports young people with complex needs. The roles are based in services across the North East region, specifically in the Newcastle upon Tyne - Whitley Bay, Bishop Auckland and Tow Law area. Successful candidates will have experience of working with young people with complex support needs related to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse. Successful candidates will be expected to understand and manage young people whose behaviour can present challenges. In this position, candidates are expected to provide effective day to day shift cover that supports the aims of the project, safeguards the young people and provides effective support within a harm minimisation and strengths and recovery framework. Candidates will be working from Monday to Sunday on an ad hoc basis, covering a mixture of earlies, lates and waking nights shifts. The pay rate is £12.24 with £1.48 holiday pay, totalling £13.72 per hour. Interested candidates must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week across 7 days. Please note, this role involves lone working. To apply for this role, you must have: 12 months of paid experience of working with young people An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance use The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures Commitment to promoting an en