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- homelessness
- support worker
- housing support
Support Worker – HomelessnessSalary: £29,452.57 per annumHours: 6 week rolling rotaContract: Temp (3 months) Location: Swindon About the Role: We are looking for a committed and motivated Support Worker to join a dynamic team within a short-stay service that helps individuals move towards independent living. This service supports people to overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their long-term goals. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will work directly with individuals facing homelessness and other complex needs, providing structured, person-centred support.Working Pattern: We work on a 6-week rolling rota of early shift 07:45 till 16:15 and late shifts 12:15 till 20:25, this includes weekend and bank holidays.Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver person-centred support, empowering individuals to progress on their recovery journey and achieve sustainable independence
- Build strong, therapeutic relationships using a psychologically informed and trauma-sensitive approach
- Facilitate client meetings and encourage active participation in decision-making
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individual support plans within required timeframes
- Work one-to-one with clients to achieve agreed goals and positive outcomes
- Ensure clients are supported to maximise benefits and manage personal finances in line with their plans
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver effective in-house support programmes
- Coordinate and delegate tasks to assistant support workers to ensure support plans are carried out effectively
- Identify and refer to appropriate external services where additional support needs cannot be met internally
- Complete and review client assessments, including risk assessments, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
About You:
- It is essential that you have experience of xwzovoh working with individuals who have experienced homelessness or have been at high risk of homelessness.
- Knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerability
- An understanding of psychologically informed environments and trauma-aware practice
- Confidence in decision-making and the ability to take initiative
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Competency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications
For more info, please contact Nathan Jackson on or apply now.