Impactful Support Worker – Housing & Independence

Riverside; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous pension

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning & development

Technology benefits

Job summary

Riverside in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist customers at a supported housing service. You will help with budgeting, benefits, signposting, and move-on planning while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding within a compassionate framework.

Ideal candidates bring experience with vulnerable groups, resilience, and empathy, and can work early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays. Salary is £28,031.56 per annum for 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management.
• Be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude.
• Understanding of supporting vulnerable people – e.g. lived experience of homelessness or addiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans with key stakeholders.
• Organise and carry out regular reviews of support and risk plans.
• Engage customers to meet outcomes and develop life skills.
• Assist with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters.
• Identify opportunities for employment, education and training.

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Structured support

Risk management

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Riverside in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist customers at a supported housing service. You will help with budgeting, benefits, signposting, and move-on planning while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding within a compassionate framework.

Ideal candidates bring experience with vulnerable groups, resilience, and empathy, and can work early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays. Salary is £28,031.56 per annum for 37.5 hours weekly.