At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing homelessness by creating personalised support plans and empowering them to thrive.
- Company: Join Alongside, a charity dedicated to helping those experiencing social exclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and discounts at our charity shops.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience and career development.
- Qualifications: Understanding of homelessness support needs and experience with complex behaviours is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27272 - 33332 £ per year.
Salary: £26,200 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-term contract until March 2027
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
- Participation on the first-responder system (emergency cover) at our homeless hostel.
About Alongside
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.
About the Role
Join our dedicated team in Bath as a Supported Housing Worker, providing warm, person-centred support and hands-on housing management for people with recent experiences of homelessness (including those with offending backgrounds) living in designated properties. No two days are the same - you’ll build rapport, champion strengths, and create safe, stable homes where people can thrive.
You’ll guide clients to sustainable move-on within agreed timescales by building trust, co-creating clear support plans, and boosting confidence through practical tenancy skills, benefits and budgeting support, and encouragement.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create and deliver personalised support plans and risk assessments to help clients thrive.
- Champion safeguarding by following policies and procedures to keep everyone safe.
- Empower clients by offering advice, information, and support to connect with the right services.
- Maintain accurate client records using our system, INFORM.
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.
What we’re looking for:
- Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.
- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
There are many great reasons to join our team:
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes 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 our charity shops.
- 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.
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing 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 in ensuring 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.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. 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 the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Get in touch
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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