Homelessness Support Worker

Job Description

Homelessness Support Worker\n\nLocation: Martin House & Hatfield Road, St Albans\nHours: Part-time (32.5 hours per week) \nSalary: £23,271 per annum\n\nJoin our dedicated homelessness team supporting adults with complex needs to regain stability, build independence and move towards their own accommodation.\n\nThe Role\n\nBased mainly at Hatfield Road (5 beds), you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, offering practical and emotional support that helps residents feel respected, included and empowered. You will:\n\nSupport residents with daily routines, life skills and personal goals\nRespond calmly to challenging situations and maintain clear boundaries\nKeep the building safe through checks, repairs reporting and maintaining shared spaces\nComplete accurate case notes, risk assessments and other documentation.You will also spend time at Martin House (16 beds) for safety checks and occasional support, working collaboratively with the wider team.\nRegular lone working is required, so confidence and good decision-making are essential.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou are resilient, proactive and calm under pressure, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds. You are organised, IT-confident, and committed to compassionate, person-centred support.

Experience is helpful but not essential - strong life experience and the right attitude matter most.\n\nShifts:\n\nFlexibility is essential, as you will work a 3-week rolling rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.\n\nShifts include a mix of:\n\nEarly shifts: earliest start 7am, latest finish 4:30pm\nLate shifts: earliest start 12pm, latest finish 10pm\nWeekend working: 1 in every 3 weekends (10am-6pm)\nA full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required (business insurance needed if appointed).Hightown Benefits\n\n£23,271 per annum (32.5hrs)\n33-35 days annual leave (pro-rata)\nBlue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts\nMileage paid\nOngoing training and development\nPension & life assurance (3× salary)\nLong Service Awards\nMonthly Attendance Bonus\nAnnual salary and cost-of-living review\nEmployee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.\n\nAppointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.\n\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer

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Job Overview

ID:

2528042

Date Posted:

Posted 2 hours ago

Expiration Date:

26/07/2026

Location:

Saint Albans

Salary:

Competitive

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