Independent Living Support Worker

CIH International Housing Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Health benefits

Learning and development

Family support

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a part-time Support Worker (14.8 hours per week) for a Lavender Court service in Bristol. You will support adults with housing and social care needs, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment. DBS checks are required and you may contribute to risk assessments and personal support plans.

The role offers flexible hours, training opportunities, and a values-driven workplace that prioritises residents and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally in housing or homelessness services.
• Understands the challenges faced by people transitioning from homelessness.
• Can work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Holds safeguarding knowledge and ideally an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-related support tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with customers and partner agencies.
• Support customers to access training, employment, and community opportunities.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop personal support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service targets.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Homelessness awareness

Flexible working

IT literacy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

LiveWest is seeking a part-time Support Worker (14.8 hours per week) for a Lavender Court service in Bristol. You will support adults with housing and social care needs, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment. DBS checks are required and you may contribute to risk assessments and personal support plans.

The role offers flexible hours, training opportunities, and a values-driven workplace that prioritises residents and community wellbeing.