Homelessness Support Worker
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- England,South West,Wiltshire,Swindon
- Full Time, Temporary
- £14 - £16 per hour
Job Description:
Full job description*homelessness
*support worker
*housing support
Support Worker – Homelessness
Salary: £29,452.57 per annum
Hours: 6 week rolling rota
Contract: Temp (3 months)
Location: Swindon
About the Role:
We are looking for a committed and motivated Support Worker to join a dynamic team within a short-stay service that helps individuals move towards independent living. This service supports people to overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their long-term goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will work directly with individuals facing homelessness and other complex needs, providing structured, person-centred support.
Working Pattern:
We work on a 6-week rolling rota of early shift 07:45 till 16:15 and late shifts 12:15 till 20:25, this includes weekend and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver person-centred support, empowering individuals to progress on their recovery journey and achieve sustainable independence
*Build strong, therapeutic relationships using a psychologically informed and trauma-sensitive approach
*Facilitate client meetings and encourage active participation in decision-making
*Develop, implement, and regularly review individual support plans within required timeframes
*Work one-to-one with clients to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes
*Ensure clients are supported to maximise benefits and manage personal finances in line with their plans
*Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver effective in-house support programmes
*Coordinate and delegate tasks to assistant support workers to ensure support plans are carried out effectively
*Identify and refer to appropriate external services where additional support needs cannot be met internally
*Complete and review client assessments, including risk assessments, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
About You:
*It is essential that you have experience of working with individuals who have experienced homelessness or have been at high risk of homelessness.
*Knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerability
*An understanding of psychologically informed environments and trauma-aware practice
*Confidence in decision-making and the ability to take initiative
*Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Competency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications
For more info, please contact Nathan Jackson on or apply now.
*support worker
*housing support
Support Worker – Homelessness
Salary: £29,452.57 per annum
Hours: 6 week rolling rota
Contract: Temp (3 months)
Location: Swindon
About the Role:
We are looking for a committed and motivated Support Worker to join a dynamic team within a short-stay service that helps individuals move towards independent living. This service supports people to overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their long-term goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will work directly with individuals facing homelessness and other complex needs, providing structured, person-centred support.
Working Pattern:
We work on a 6-week rolling rota of early shift 07:45 till 16:15 and late shifts 12:15 till 20:25, this includes weekend and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver person-centred support, empowering individuals to progress on their recovery journey and achieve sustainable independence
*Build strong, therapeutic relationships using a psychologically informed and trauma-sensitive approach
*Facilitate client meetings and encourage active participation in decision-making
*Develop, implement, and regularly review individual support plans within required timeframes
*Work one-to-one with clients to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes
*Ensure clients are supported to maximise benefits and manage personal finances in line with their plans
*Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver effective in-house support programmes
*Coordinate and delegate tasks to assistant support workers to ensure support plans are carried out effectively
*Identify and refer to appropriate external services where additional support needs cannot be met internally
*Complete and review client assessments, including risk assessments, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
About You:
*It is essential that you have experience of working with individuals who have experienced homelessness or have been at high risk of homelessness.
*Knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerability
*An understanding of psychologically informed environments and trauma-aware practice
*Confidence in decision-making and the ability to take initiative
*Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Competency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications
For more info, please contact Nathan Jackson on or apply now.
Job number 3755691
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Company Details:
Building Recruitment Company
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Founded in 1999, BRC are a specialist recruiter to the UK Social Housing and Charitable sectors.We provide experienced and dedicated Housing professio...