community support worker

Ashberry Recruitment

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary Housing Support Worker. As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing support to clients in the community. Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows: - Working as part of a small team - Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals - Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans - To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement - Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training - Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants - Develop links with the local community - Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date - Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records - To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures Requirements for the role: - Enhanced DBS Check - Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients - Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment - Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management. Candidates must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid) Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority. Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?fw%2fmOnNkAP1zytRsR1Sjg%2fqYjNH9hrsGc" width="0" height="0" />

Housing Support Worker

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Role: Outreach Worker Location: East Midlands (Leicester, Derby, Nottingham) Rate: £14 £18 per hour (depending on pay status) Duration: Temporary Minimum 2 Months Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PMWe are currently recruiting for a dedicated Outreach Worker to join the Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Unit, supporting adult survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking across the East Midlands. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.You will manage a caseload of clients, providing practical and emotional support through tailored support planning. Your responsibilities will include conducting needs and risk assessments, assisting with housing and benefit issues, supporting with immigration-related matters, and working closely with external agencies to ensure a holistic and trauma-informed approach.Requirements:<ul><li>Experience supporting vulnerable adults, young people, or children in accommodation or community-based services</li><li>Preferred background in abuse, trafficking, homelessness, mental health, complex needs, offending behaviour or refugee/asylum support</li><li>Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the Update Service</li><li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle highly desirable, as community travel is required</li></ul>Supporting Futures acts as both an agency and employer. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Z3TFjo9onGnqQhTRRANVqzUE9oLvE2RGk" width="0" height="0" />

Specialist Support Worker

Single Homeless Project

Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for three Young Persons Workers to join and work in our team based in Camden, Waltham Forest and Islington. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum. Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. About the Young Persons Worker role: We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Young Person s Worker in Islington, Camden and Waltham Forest. In this role, you will have the unique chance to make a lasting impact on young people who are at risk of homelessness, empowering them to build fulfilling, independent lives. Your day to day responsibilities will include managing a caseload of clients, developing personalised support and safety plans, and guiding young people through the process of moving into independent accommodation, employment, and education. As a Young Person s Worker, you will work within a trauma informed, strengths based framework, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of each young person are at the heart of your approach. You will act as the lead worker for each individual, supporting them in developing life skills like budgeting, self care, and cooking while helping them access vital services such as mental health support, housing advice, and employment opportunities. Your role will be crucial in motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures, helping them navigate their journey to independence with confidence. Working at Single Homeless Project (SHP) means being part of a committed, supportive team that s dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of young people. In addition to the difference you will make, you will also have the opportunity to grow your own career, with access to ongoing training and professional development. If you are ready to be part of something truly meaningful and make a real difference, we d love to hear from you. Skills and experience we're looking for in our Young Persons Worker: <ul> <li>You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.</li> <li>Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people</li> <li>Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.</li> <li>You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.</li> <li>A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.</li> <li>Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.</li> </ul> Our attractive benefits package includes: <ul> <li>A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period</li> <li>A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services</li> <li>25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),</li> <li>A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary</li> <li>Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme</li> <li>Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work</li> </ul> Closing Date: Sunday 9th November at midnight Interview Date: Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November at SHP Head office in Kings Cross. This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click apply now to become our Young Persons Worker - we'd like to hear from you! Please note there will be a second round of interviews for progressed candidates. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed. Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?u8CXZ0QX%2bc8QLHzmLzbJi8whMX5PPwHgy" width="0" height="0" />

Young Persons Worker

Response

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker Thatcham Hub - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Service Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People s Services Team at our amazing new Thatcham Hub! If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>Support young people aged 8 to 25 with their wellbeing and mental health.</li> <li>Support parent, carers and other adults involved in young people s lives with wellbeing and mental health support.</li> <li>Work alongside social care and other community teams to support young people and families.</li> <li>Ensure introductions to community services are facilitated/supported to increase likelihood of engagement.</li> <li>Increase the young person s confidence with using strategies to identify and manage mental health and well-being challenges as they arise or be confident to seek support (and from where) at the earliest opportunity.</li> </ul> Main Duties: <ul> <li>Work with direct supervision Response Associate Director of CYPF to take referrals and manage a caseload, working alongside other professionals as part of a mental health treatment plan.</li> <li>Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health access and outcomes.</li> <li>Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions for young people and their families.</li> <li>Develop trusting relationships by giving the young person time and helping them to identify and focus on what matters most to them and best supports them with managing their mental health and well- being. The Wellbeing Worker will take a holistic approach, based on the young person s priorities and the wider determinants of health, co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting them to appropriate community groups and support services.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.</li> <li>Knowledge of the personalised care approach.</li> <li>Knowledge of community development approaches.</li> <li>Experience of working directly in a community integration context, CAMHS or CYP social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work).</li> <li>Experience of supporting young people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity.</li> <li>Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations</li> <li>Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.</li> <li>Proficiency in Office programs (incl. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and using data bases. Ability to manage multiple emails and coordinate calendars.</li> <li>Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.</li> <li>Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities.</li> <li>Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential.</li> <li>Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> If this Wellbeing Youth Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 20/11/2025. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ArXQWHzQuHhcvGYpmGoNiLglEZeukhs3a" width="0" height="0" />

Wellbeing Youth Worker- Thatcham Hub

Housing & Support Recruitment

Our client is a passionate and compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the well-being and independence of those we support, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives in a safe and inclusive environment. We are currently looking for a motivated and caring Support Worker to join our team. Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. You will assist with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and social interaction. Your focus will be on empowering the people we support to make their own choices, helping them achieve their personal goals, and promoting their dignity and respect. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide person-centered care and support to individuals, tailored to their unique needs and preferences.</li> <li>Assist with daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.</li> <li>Support with medication management and administration, following established guidelines.</li> <li>Encourage and facilitate participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.</li> <li>Promote independence and support individuals in making choices and decisions.</li> <li>Foster positive relationships with the individuals supported, their families, and the wider care team.</li> <li>Adhere to health and safety guidelines and organizational policies at all times.</li> </ul> Skills & Experience: <ul> <li>Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable but not essential.</li> <li>A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to working with individuals.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>A willingness to undertake relevant training and development opportunities.</li> <li>An understanding of safeguarding principles and confidentiality.</li> </ul> Desirable Qualifications: <ul> <li>Valid driving license </li> <li>Experience in Care/Support Worker</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li> <li>Comprehensive training and development opportunities.</li> <li>Opportunities for career progression within the organization.</li> <li>A supportive and friendly work environment.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements (where possible).</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to join a dedicated, professional team, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Z3TFjo9onGno2hODkOEzTTHpH5vWLc9Yk" width="0" height="0" />

Support Worker

Role: Criminal Justice Support WorkerBased: SalfordRate: £16 - £17 UMBRELLAStart Date: ASAP Duration: Temporary for minimum 2 months (possibility of permanent)Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Our client, a charity that supports vulnerable adults, is looking for a Criminal Justice Support Worker to join their team. The role involves supporting a caseload of women involved in the Criminal Justice System, delivering a range of group work sessions. Synopsis of duties:<ul><li>Provide tailored support to women in Salford who are People on Probation.</li><li>Complete thorough documentation for referrals and WRNA assessments to identify individual needs.</li><li>Work closely with co-located Probation Service staff to ensure coordinated support.</li><li>Develop and agree on personalised action plans with each service user.</li><li>Monitor and review service users progress regularly, updating action plans as needed.</li><li>Manage a caseload effectively, supporting each client to progress in line with their support plan.</li><li>Record detailed contact notes following all interactions with clients and partner agencies.</li><li>Participate in regular supervision with the Centre Manager.</li><li>Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.</li><li>Proactively promote and market the service to ensure community awareness and engagement.</li><li>Contribute to wider project activities such as group sessions, case reviews, training events, and Foundation-led initiatives, as required.</li></ul>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Experience working with offenders, people at risk of offending and/pr vulnerable women </li><li>Ability to manage a caseload</li><li>Knowledge of offending behaviour</li><li>Must drive and have access to a car. </li><li>Must have an Enhanced DBS on the update service</li><li> </li></ul>Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18diDXqRkcVhO9r7JctWVnFaXQ1jXYLBo" width="0" height="0" />

Criminal Justice Support Worker

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. <ul> <li>Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks</li> <li>Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered.</li> <li>Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks</li> <li>Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example.</li> <li>Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team.</li> <li>Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training.</li> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date</li> <li>Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People</li> <li>Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development.</li> <li>Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require.</li> <li>An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments</li> <li>An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives.</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Previous related work experience.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave.</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme. </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS.</li> <li>Free flu jabs.</li> <li>Free DBS application.</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 04/12/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18diDXqRkcU%2bKDgq9ssUQhbJKll3tirjo" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Mental Health Support Worker - Carramar

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