Homelessness Support Worker

Support Worker – Kent House Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need? As a support worker at Kent House, you will provide vital assistance to homeless individuals with diverse needs, including those dealing with substance misuse, helping them maintain their tenancies and address their personal challenges. Kent House is dedicated to offering medium to high levels of support, ensuring our residents can transition into appropriate long-term accommodation. Join us in creating a safe and empowering environment where stability and independence are within reach for everyone. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. You will work closely with each individual to: Assess needs and develop personalised support plans Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goalsYou’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion. About you: We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive. You will also need to: Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays Work well as part of a team and independently Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care Hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle for work as well as Business InsuranceWe will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. Hightown Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service £15,513 pa / 22.5 hour per week contract (£13.26 per hour) Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Employee assistance helplinePlease note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer