Weekend Support Worker

The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction and trauma to build safer, more stable futures. Within our residential women’s service in Stroud, we offer trauma‑informed care in a structured, supportive environment where recovery can begin and lives can be rebuilt.

• Being a consistent and reassuring presence, helping clients feel safe and supported throughout the day.
• Encouraging engagement in weekend activities, groups and recovery‑focused work.
• Supporting everyday needs, from wellbeing to practical tasks such as medication and appointments.
• Facilitating check‑ins, house meetings and reflective work to maintain connection to recovery.
• Responding calmly to challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all clients.

• Ability to work a fixed weekend rota (8am‑4:30pm), providing consistency when clients need it most.
• A full driving licence and willingness to transport clients when required.
• The ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Understanding of addiction, trauma or working with people experiencing adversity.
• A calm, steady approach, with the confidence to respond thoughtfully to challenges.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

• A calm, approachable and reliable presence during weekends.
• A non‑judgemental outlook and belief in their ability to recover.

• Salary: £25,000 – £26,500 (pro‑rata depending on experience).
• Hours:
  
  16 per week (8am‑4:30pm, alternate weekends).
• Pension: 6% employer contribution.
• Training, supervision and opportunities to develop.
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Refer a Friend scheme.