Floating Support Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Congleton seeks a Floating Support Worker to assist vulnerable individuals in housing and community settings. The role involves creating support plans, advocating for clients, and maintaining case records. Experience with vulnerable adults and strong communication skills are essential. A proactive approach to support and a valid driving license are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness, housing, or support services required.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with clients.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users.
• Develop support plans focusing on housing and wellbeing.
• Assist clients in accessing housing services and healthcare.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Strong understanding of homelessness challenges

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Floating Support Worker

Cheshire East

Temporary

Full time hours

£14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Our client

Morgan Hunt are working with a number of housing providers that provide specialist supported housing for vulnerable people including those experiencing homelessness, offending history, addiction and severe and enduring mental health. You’ll provide tailored, flexible support to people in their own homes, temporary accommodation, or community settings, helping them to build resilience, develop independent living skills, and sustain safe housing.

The role - Floating Support Worker

• Providing person-centred, outcome-focused support to a caseload of service users.
• Working with individuals to develop support plans, identifying goals around housing, health, wellbeing, and independence.
• Assisting people in accessing housing services, benefits, healthcare, and community resources.
• Advocating on behalf of clients with external agencies and service providers.
• Supporting clients to manage tenancies, reduce risk of eviction, and prevent repeat homelessness.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies.
• Promoting empowerment, choice, and inclusion at every stage of support.

The candidate

• Experience working with vulnerable adults, ideally within homelessness, housing, or support services.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness (e.g. substance misuse, mental health, offending history).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and confidence in keeping accurate records.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable, depending on area).
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service is required for this role or a willingness to complete a DBS application if you haven’t already got.

For more information, please contact Annabelle on 0161 838 3616.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.