Support Worker

Brook Street; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated full-time temporary Housing Support Worker to join a busy community service. You will work closely with clients, provide housing assistance, and help people move toward greater independence.

You will handle day-to-day client activities, reception duties, and administrative tasks while maintaining a respectful, supportive environment. DBS on Update Service is highly beneficial; shift options include day, evening and night to meet service

Qualifications

• Social care or housing experience essential.
• Strong communication with clients required.
• DBS on Update Service is highly beneficial.
• Shifts include day, evening and night to cover service needs.

Responsibilities

• Housing support duties to assist with housing management and ensure a safe service.
• Engage with clients as first point of contact, offering guidance and reassurance.
• Deliver high quality support to help clients progress toward positive life changes.
• Support daily client activities and personal development.
• Carry out reception and administrative duties to maintain smooth operations.
• Provide motivational support to build client confidence, stability and independence.

Skills

Social care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

DBS update service

Day/night shifts

Education

Social care or housing qualifications

Job description

Full-time | Temporary | Brook Street Social Care

Join a committed and community focused organisation in Plymouth that provides essential support to vulnerable individuals. This is a fast paced, hands on environment where teamwork, compassion, and resilience shape everything you do. You'll be part of a service that values respect, diversity, and positive outcomes, creating a supportive atmosphere where staff and clients feel empowered.

Role Responsibilities

• Housing support duties - Assist with key housing management tasks to ensure a safe and well run service.
• Client engagement - Act as the first point of contact for individuals accessing the service, offering guidance and reassurance.
• Outcome focused support - Deliver high quality support that helps clients progress toward positive life changes.
• Daily client activities - Use initiative to support clients with day to day needs and personal development.
• Administrative tasks - Carry out reception and administrative duties to maintain smooth service operations.
• Motivational support - Encourage clients to build confidence, stability, and independence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Social care or housing experience - Essential for this role.
• Strong communication skills - Friendly, approachable, and confident with clients.
• Time management - Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Organisational skills - Attention to detail and reliability.
• Day Time and Night shift availability - 7:00 - 15:30 or 12:30 - 21:00 or 21:00-07:30
• Relevant qualifications - Social care or housing related experience is a benefit.
• DBS on the Update Service - Highly beneficial.

Join the Team

If you're passionate about supporting people and thrive in a community?driven environment, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact.