Support Worker - Housing

Support Worker – Supported Housing (Part time)

About The Role:

We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Bristol, working with families and adult males who have experienced homelessness. This is a low‑support service focused on helping individuals maintain their tenancies and live independently.

This role is part‑time, 14.8 hours per week, and is field based.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications 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.

Benefits:

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

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