Resident Support Worker

Path; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Plymouth seeks a Resident Support Worker to assist residents in temporary accommodation. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in maintaining tenancies and accessing crucial services. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and a good understanding of community resources. The role offers a full-time fixed-term contract until September 2026, alongside benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, flexible work, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide practical advice.
• Knowledge of health, substance use, and mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to sustain tenancies and move to settled housing.
• Provide advice on life skills and access to services.
• Encourage local community engagement.

Skills

Support residents

Advice on housing

Community participation

Mental health services

Job description

Resident Support Worker

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until September 2026

What you’ll do

• Support residents in temporary accommodation to sustain tenancies and move on to settled housing.
• Provide advice on housing, life skills, and benefits, and support people to access health, substance use, and mental health services.
• Encourage community participation and help residents build local connections.

Why Work for Path?

• Be part of a friendly, dedicated team tackling homelessness head‑on!
• Every day your work will change lives.

Benefits include

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Ongoing learning and development

How We Recruit

As we’re recruiting for several frontline roles, please indicate on your application which positions you’d like to be considered for. You can select all roles or highlight any preferences. Our approach is flexible and strengths‑based, and we’ll work with you to match your skills and qualities to the role where you can make the greatest impact.

Recruitment Event

23 January 2025

We’ll lightly screen applications before inviting candidates to our recruitment event. Our aim is to make the process as inclusive as possible and meet a wide range of people who share our values and commitment. If you need any adjustments to attend, please let us know when you apply.

1. Stage 1 (10:00 – 12:00): Learn more about Path, meet members of our team, and take part in short group exercises and reflective activities.
2. Stage 2 (12:00 – 14:00): Candidates who show a good fit for the roles and our values will be invited to a more in-depth interview that afternoon.

How to apply

Application Deadline: 9:00, Monday, 19th January 2025

Apply now: https://www.pathdevon.org/about/work-with-us

Please complete our standard application form. If you prefer, you may submit a short video or audio statement for the ‘Individual Statement’ section instead of writing it. The rest of the form will still need to be completed in text.

Path is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.