Housing Support Worker

Peabody · Witham, England

Housing Support Worker at Peabody, based in Witham, England, paying £26,228 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£26,228 per annum
Location
Witham, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
Support Worker

5% below the typical rate for support worker

Reference 61fb31815d86de82a9a9fa96f0f44f7d56618a2e

About the role

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, helping young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to live independently.

You'll support young people who may be facing homelessness, disability, ill health, or social exclusion, empowering them to achieve their goals and create a positive future.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
  • Helping young people develop everyday living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and managing a tenancy
  • Supporting access to education, employment, training, and community services
  • Working alongside external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
  • Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards

What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting vulnerable people through work or volunteering
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A caring, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach
  • Confidence working independently, including lone working
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why Join Peabody?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

What You'll Get

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
  • Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
  • Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships
  • Two paid volunteering days each year
  • Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, onsite role. You'll work five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Shifts may include:

  • Early mornings
  • Evenings
  • Sleep-in shifts

Flexibility is essential for this role.

Interview Information

We're reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

In-person interviews will take place in Witham on 7th, 8th and 11th September 2026.

Important Information

  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • Successful candidates will be required to undertake regular sleep-in shifts
  • Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

For any further questions about the role, please contact Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at [email removed].



    Reference: 61fb31815d86de82a9a9fa96f0f44f7d56618a2e · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via Peabody

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