Support Worker (Charity / Adult Care)

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£29,000–£31,000 a year

Hertford

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This support worker role assists young people in developing independence and essential life skills within a supported accommodation environment. The work involves delivering keywork sessions, managing case records and collaborating with external agencies to ensure safe, person-centred support for all residents.

Best for

Support workers experienced in managing challenging behaviour

Non-negotiable

Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively

Worth knowing

Full-time role with rotating shifts including every other weekend.

What you need

Required

  • Manage challenging behaviour

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisational skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Taking responsibility

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Supported housing experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Homelessness services experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Benefits systems knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Safeguarding procedures

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Build supportive professional relationships

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Deliver regular keywork sessions

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Provide daily living support

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage case records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage risk and safeguarding

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support benefit claims

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Enforce service agreements

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate with external agencies

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Supportive team environment
Full job description (from employer)⌄

We are looking for a committed and proactive Support Worker to join our team working with young people. This is a rewarding frontline role where you will support young people to develop essential life skills, increase independence, and move towards positive, sustainable futures. You will work directly with customers in a supported accommodation setting, building trusting relationships and providing practical, emotional, and administrative support. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, working closely with internal colleagues and external agencies to ensure high-quality, safe, and person-centred support. Key responsibilities Build supportive, professional relationships with young people Deliver regular, engaging keywork sessions aligned to individual support plans Provide day-to-day direct support, including daily living skills and tenancy sustainment Support customers with Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claims Maintain daily case management, accurate record keeping, and case notes Proactively manage risk, safeguarding concerns, and incidents in line with policy Follow missing person procedures and escalate concerns appropriately, including liaising with the police when required Enforce licence agreements and promote positive behaviour within the service Work collaboratively with external agencies including NHS professionals, social workers, and the police Encourage rent payments and support effective rent account management Promote social inclusion and community engagement Uphold health & safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies at all times What we’re looking for You’ll be someone who is calm, resilient, and motivated, with a genuine passion for supporting young people. Essential: Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take responsibility Desirable: Experience in supported housing or homelessness services Knowledge of benefits systems and safeguarding procedures Personal qualities Approachable, respectful, and customer-focused Comfortable working as part of a team in a dynamic environment Emotionally resilient and able to remain calm under pressure Open to feedback and committed to learning and development Confident, organised, and flexible Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts Early: 8:00am – 4:00pm Late: 12:30pm – 8:30pm Every other weekend Why join us? Competitive salary with an upcoming increase Meaningful work making a real difference to young people’s lives Supportive team environment Ongoing learning and development opportunities

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