Support Worker

Support Worker – Veterans & Complex Needs (Honiton & Exeter)

Full‑time contract, paying £15.34 per hour, until October 2026. Responsible for a caseload of 5–8 customers, delivering person‑centred support to promote independence across the Honiton and Exeter areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred, solution‑focused support to individuals with complex needs.
• Develop, review and update support plans and risk assessments.
• Work closely with external agencies, including mental health services, substance misuse teams, benefits services, landlords and education providers.
• Support customers to access housing, employment, training and other community services.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every individual.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding best practice.

About You

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people.
• Experience supporting individuals with a range of complex or vulnerable needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and confidence to make informed decisions.
• Experience writing records, support plans or action plans.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Desirable: Experience within housing support or homelessness services.
• Desirable: Knowledge of benefits, employment or education support.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Desirable: Previous experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Desirable: Safeguarding qualifications.

Working Hours

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, plus one Saturday in every six).

Additional Information

• Temporary contract until the end of October 2026.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Based from Honiton with travel across Honiton and Exeter.
• Immediate start available.

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