Support Worker in Southampton

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Alcohol Service provides a range of support for 24 clients, across four shared houses, who are working to overcome long-term alcohol dependency and gain new life skills that will support them to return to living independently in their own accommodation.

We would like someone who is confident and able to work directly with clients, achieve goals identified in support plans and produce risk assessments. Account for and record all incoming monies in accordance with the Society's Financial Procedures. Promote the concept of recovery to service users emphasising the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and personal responsibility for their own long-term health outcomes. Participate in all aspects of service delivery to ensure that all contractual requirements are met. Help facilitate and deliver group work activities in the centre, including cooking, budgeting and other life-skills, and encourage and support service users to participate in all the activities.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Are you a strong team player, who is driven and able to share new ideas to find solutions to problems?
• Do you work in a person-centred way, and are you able to work cooperatively to find flexible ways to enable clients to meet their needs?
• Do you have knowledge of benefits systems, legislation and criteria?
• Do you want to support vulnerable people to improve their lives?
• Are you able to work a scheduled shift pattern, which includes some weekends and bank holidays?

Please note due to the nature of the role you are required to have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union.

Application closing date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Interview date: Thursday 1st October 2026

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier. Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.