Support Assistant TAFF

Support Assistant Weekends

£10,031 per annum

Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) to support colleagues while helping mothers aged 16‑30 and their children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This involves building positive relationships and taking a “work‑with” approach to help residents achieve their goals and move successfully into independent accommodation. Responsibilities include following the support plans agreed by service users and their support officers, as well as adhering to safety and risk plans designed to maintain project safety.

• Experience of working in a care or support environment
• Understanding of the impact of trauma and working in a psychologically informed way
• The ability to respond in a calm and composed manner
• The ability to work on own initiative, as well as part of a team
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A positive approach to tackling project‑wide issues and responding positively to residents
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and resolving conflict

Friday, 12th June 2026 @ 10 a.m.

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please complete the Equal Opportunities form as part of your application – this information is essential for us to monitor and promote equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses will remain confidential and used only for reporting purposes.