Support worker

Support Worker - Helping People Move Forward

Full time | £25,500-£26,804 | CM2, Essex

Are you someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to make a real difference? This Support Worker role gives you the chance to support adults who have experienced homelessness, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and move towards independent living.

You'll work closely with residents, building positive relationships and supporting them with housing, wellbeing, training, daily living skills and accessing specialist services. No two days are the same - you'll be part of a team that empowers people to take meaningful steps forward.

What the role involves:

• One‑to‑one support and guidance

• Creating personalised support plans

• Helping people access housing, benefits and specialist services

• Encouraging training, volunteering and healthy routines

• Supporting residents with budgeting, bills, appointments and daily living

• Keeping accurate records and working with partner agencies

• Helping maintain safe, welcoming accommodation

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults (paid or voluntary)

• Calm, patient and confident in challenging situations

• Good communication and relationship‑building skills

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office

• Full UK driving licence

Shifts:

37.5 hours per week between 8am-9pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Rotating patterns such as 08:00-18:00, 09:00-19:00, 11:00-19:00.

If you want a role where you can genuinely change someone's life, this could be the perfect fit.

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