Relief Support Worker

saha; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist individuals in their supported housing service in Weston-super-Mare. The role focuses on empowering clients who have experienced homelessness by fostering independence and participation in social activities. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping others and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless people or vulnerable groups is ideal.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Get to know and build the trust of clients.
• Help residents with support needs and everyday living practicalities.
• Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes.

Skills

Communication

Building Trust

Support for Vulnerable Groups

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is attracted to covering occasional shifts on a casual basis or for short term periods in our supported housing service in North Somerset.

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. The Relief Support Worker will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will need to:

• Get to know and build the trust of our clients
• Unlock our clients’ potential to live independently
• Enhance their social integration by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes,
• Help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living

About You

Working in a way that aligns with our Values and Behaviours will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.

You will need to :

• Be a confident and capable communicator
• Be able to build trusting, professional relationships
• Be able to help people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
• Ideally participate in our on call rota as required, when engaged