Support Worker

Support Worker
London

The Organisation
Our client is a charitable organisation that provides accommodation and tailored support services designed to empower individuals and promote equality. Their vision is to help create a society where everyone has access to safe housing, support when it's needed, and the opportunity to build a more positive future.

One of their projects offers supported accommodation to people with complex needs, many of whom have faced significant challenges in their lives. Through this service, they provide stability, guidance, and the chance to rebuild with dignity and confidence.

They are now looking for a Support Worker to contribute to their project on a full-time basis for a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,037.38 pro rata
• Attractive pension scheme
• Perkbox
• Buying and selling annual leave
• Health Shield
• Season Ticket loan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Course Funding

This is a rewarding opportunity for a support professional with experience of working with women within the Criminal Justice System to join our client's mission-driven organisation.

You will discover a supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise and commitment will be truly valued.

What's more, you'll play a direct role in empowering women, helping them rebuild their lives and thrive independently.

So, if you want to make a lasting impact in a role that means more, read on and apply today

The Role
As a Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred support to women with multiple needs, such as substance misuse and/or mental health issues, on release from prison.

Contributing to our client's project, you will create a safe and empowering environment where women can develop coping strategies, build resilience, and acquire life skills to live independently.

In conjunction with colleagues, you will contribute to the daily running of the accommodation, as well as the effective operation of the project, supporting the delivery of quality support services that will help the organisation achieve their wider mission.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide support and advocacy, completing assessments and offering advice
• Manage the housing, monitoring rent accounts and supporting occupancy
• Oversee other staff through supervision, support and skills development
• Support the business, monitoring H&S, expenditure and continuous improvement
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records and manage data

About You
To be considered as a Support Worker, you will need:

• Experience of working with or delivering support to women involved in the Criminal Justice System
• Experience in meeting the support needs of women and advocating on their behalf
• Experience of working with people from different cultural and social backgrounds
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and working with professional boundaries
• Experience of creating and facilitating service user-led activities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and case management systems
• Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (as per exemptions under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification, as well as how they think they meet our client's EPIC values.

Other organisations may call this role Criminal Justice Support Worker, Women's Support Worker, Substance Misuse Support Worker, Housing Support Officer, or Mental Health Support Worker.

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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