Housing Support Worker

Peabody; St Albans; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Part-Time Support Worker in St Albans, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities. This role involves providing essential support to help clients develop life skills and regain confidence. You will work in a collaborative environment, offering emotional and practical assistance while promoting social inclusion. With flexible working hours and a strong focus on professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about empowering others. Become part of a dedicated team that values kindness, diversity, and commitment to community well-being.

Benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

4x Life Assurance

Professional development

Enhanced DBS & full training

Up to 10% pension contribution

Two paid volunteering days each year

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related support and tenant sustainment.
• Strong IT and admin skills for maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Help customers develop vital life skills like budgeting and cooking.
• Provide emotional and practical support to build confidence.

Skills

Housing-related support

Emotional support

Life skills coaching

IT and admin skills

Understanding of mental health

Understanding of learning disabilities

Job description

Housing Support Worker

£13,298 pa for 20 hours a week

Monday-Friday (flexible shifts, no evening or weekends)

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Make a real difference in St Albans – join Peabody as a Part-Time Support Worker (Mental Health, Complex Needs & Learning Disabilities).

Are you passionate about helping people live more independently? Peabody is looking for a caring, proactive, and motivatedPart-Time Support Workerto join our vibrant services inSt Albans. You'll split your time between two supportive housing schemes –Milligan House(mental health support) andRusset Drive(learning disabilities) – both just 10 minutes apart.

This is your chance to support people to thrive, build skills, and regain confidence.

About the Services

Milligan House– A dry house for adults recovering from mental health challenges, working closely with local services to build resilience and independence.

Russet Drive– A friendly, supportive environment for adults with learning disabilities who live independently but need a little extra help with life skills.

Both services are calm, community-focused, and designed to empower our residents to move forward.

What you'll be doing

Helping customersdevelop vital life skills– like budgeting, cooking, and managing a tenancy. Providingemotional and practical support– building confidence, celebrating successes, and tackling challenges together. Promotingsocial inclusion– encouraging community participation and running small group activities. Working in partnershipwith local authorities, health teams, and voluntary organisations.

Hours:
20 hours per week (Mon-Fri, between 9 AM – 5 PM —no evenings, no weekends!)

Travel:
You'll need a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between schemes.

What we're looking for

A warm,non-judgmental approachand a real passion for empowering others. Experience inhousing-related support(tenancy sustainment, benefits, support plans). StrongIT and admin skillsto keep support plans and records up to date. Aself-starterwho’s confident working both independently and as part of a team. Experience or understanding ofmental health, learning disabilities, orhousing support(professional or personal) is a real plus!

Why Join Peabody?
Joining Peabody means being part of a dedicated and supportive team. We offer great benefits, including:

Up to 25 days’ annual leaveplus bank holidays. Aflexible benefits packagewith healthcare, dental care, and discounts. 4x Life Assurancefor peace of mind. Professional development Flexible working– fit your life around work 25 days’ holiday+ bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced DBS & full training provided 4x salary life assurance&up to 10% pension contribution Two paid volunteering daysevery year Opportunities to growand develop your career

ClickApply Nowand upload your CV along with a short statement telling us:

Why you’re passionate about this work How your skills and experiences align with our values:
Be Kind ¦ Do the Right Thing ¦ Love New Ideas ¦ Celebrate Diversity ¦ Keep Our Promises ¦ Pull Together Please note:Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.

This role requires anEnhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 12^th May 2025 at midnight.