Job Role: Support Worker – Women’s Refuge
Salary: £26,200 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Weymouth
Additional information:
- Flexible rota‑based working, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, including some weekends.
- Participation in an on‑call out‑of‑hours rota.
Please note, due to the nature of this service, applications are open to women only, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role
We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our incredible Haven project — a warm and welcoming 6‑bed refuge in the Weymouth area. Haven provides a safe space for women who have experienced rough sleeping and are facing complex challenges such as mental health issues, substance misuse and domestic abuse. Our dedicated team is available 24/7, offering tailored support to help women rebuild their lives and move towards independence. As a Support Worker, you’ll be a key part of that journey.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide practical and emotional support to complex and vulnerable women in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular key work sessions on a regular basis, ensuring records are kept up to date.
- Develop individual support and risk management plans for each of the residents.
- Work in partnership with other agencies and advocate for clients to ensure their needs are met.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
Qualifications
- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Knowledge of the support needs and support planning for people with complex needs.
Benefits and Incentives
- Access to our Rewards Platform, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan.
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays – increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part‑time staff).
- 30% staff discount at Alongside Charity shop.
- A generous and competitive pension scheme.
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators.
- Eligible for the Blue Light Card offering discounts on thousands of brands.
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators.
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment to continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are under‑represented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
DBS Checks
All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact our recruitment team. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@alongsidecharity.org.uk. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
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