Support Worker – Homelessness

Company: Central Recruitment Services Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for Support Workers to work in various locations across London on an ad‑hoc basis.


We have work available in various shift patterns, including early, late, waking nights, and sleep‑ins. Pay rates range from £16.59-£17.54 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) depending on location.


Responsibilities


In this position, candidates are expected to provide effective day‑to‑day shift cover that supports the aims of the project, safeguards the residents and provides effective support within a harm minimisation and strengths‑and‑recovery framework.


You will provide an effective, high‑quality support service to men and women with complex and enduring needs in relation to homelessness, substance misuse and related issues (i.e. street activity, mental health).


In these positions, the candidates are expected to have the ability to cope with customers who display challenging behaviour, and an understanding of the risks associated with specific service user groups.


You must also be able to work flexibly with clients who have a low level of engagement with the service.


Qualifications


To apply for this role, you must have at least 12 months’ paid experience of working with homeless adults who have a variety of additional needs including substance misuse or mental health needs.



  • Current valid right to work in the UK

  • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

  • A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

  • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

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Posted: June 1st, 2026