Night Support Worker (Supported Accommodation)
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hounslow
Reporting To: Andre Silva
Compensation: Basic Salary £23892.96 plus Geographical Allowance £1940.0 plus Recruitment and Retention Allowance £394.54
Description
Great opportunity to join a vibrant team of support workers who provide a 24-hours mental wellbeing specialist accommodation-based supported living service for adults aged 18-65 with a diagnosed mental illness and/or primary mental health needs. Full time Permanent Basic Salary £23892.96 plus Geographical Allowance £1940.0 plus Recruitment and Retention Allowance £394.54
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals to maintain good mental health and maximise recovery outcomes to maintain independent lives, through culturally appropriate person-led service provision
- Support individuals to prevent tenancy breakdown and loss of accommodation and to be integrated members of their communities.
- Partnership working with relevant agencies, in particular mental health professionals.
- Provide an environment where all individuals within the nine (9) protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010, feel safe, secure, and protected from avoidable harm.
- Promoting independence and enabling people to live as independently as possible.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
- Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals gained from paid work and/or voluntary and/or life experience
- Minimum of GCSE or Level II qualification in English, or equivalent
- Basic competence in the use of email and word processing software
- Demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude and able to be empathetic towards service users and create a trusting environment
- Able to work in partnership with services users and establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with service users
- Able to establish and maintain a safe environment
- Willing and able to undertake domestic tasks with, and for, service users as necessary
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills relating to welfare benefits, education and relationships
- Open to - and willing to participate in - formal and informal job-related learning
- Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues and other organisations
- Able to use email and computerised systems for service user records and reports
- Able to travel; have access to car/public transport
- Able to work a varying pattern of shifts on a 24 hour 7-day week rota, with notice
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental distress
- NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Job Benefits
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Benefits of Working for Together
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091
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Night Support Worker (Supported Accommodation) in Hounslow employer: Together UK
Together UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health issues. With flexible shifts and comprehensive training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while working collaboratively in both residential and community settings.
