Support Worker - Housing

About The Role

Are you passionate about supporting others to rebuild their lives? We're looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Bristol, working within our male pathways team, supporting adult males who have experienced homelessness. This is a low-support service, focused on helping individuals maintain their tenancies and live independently.

• Provide housing-related support tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with customers and partner agencies.
• Support customers to access training, employment, and community opportunities.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop personal support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service targets.

This role is being offered on a part time basis working 29.6 hours per week. This is a field based role, dependent on business need.

To be successful in your application for the role of Support Worker - Supported Housing, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally in housing or homelessness services.
• Understands the challenges faced by people transitioning from homelessness.
• Can work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Holds safeguarding knowledge and ideally an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Please note:

This role is not eligible for a CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.

• Generous Annual Leave:
  Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions:
  Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks:
  Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development:
  Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support:
  Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters:
  Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel:
  Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back:
  Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equal opportunity and actively work to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.