Support Worker

Brook Street; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Plymouth is seeking a Support Worker to provide housing support and direct client assistance on a full-time basis. The role is offered as temporary with Brook Street Social Care and pays £14.00–£14.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include housing tasks, engaging clients, delivering outcome-focused support, facilitating daily activities, handling reception tasks, and offering motivational guidance to empower service users.

Qualifications

• Social care or housing experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills with clients.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Availability for day and night shifts.
• Relevant qualifications in social care or housing is a benefit.
• DBS on the Update Service is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Housing support duties to ensure a safe, well-run service.
• Client engagement as the first point of contact for service users.
• Outcome focused support to help clients progress toward positive life changes.
• Daily client activities to support day-to-day needs and personal development.
• Administrative tasks including reception duties to maintain smooth operations.
• Motivational support to help clients build confidence, stability, and independence.

Skills

Social care experience

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Day/Night shift availability

Relevant qualifications

DBS on Update Service

Job description

Support Worker
Plymouth, UK
£14.00 - £14.50 per hour
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.
Contact Joe on 0117 9486300