Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; St Albans; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

16,110 per annum

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card

Workplace pension and life assurance

Annual performance bonus and monthly

Mileage paid

Annual salary and cost of living study

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Kent House in St Albans is seeking a part-time Homelessness Support Worker to help people experiencing homelessness build stability and move toward independent, fulfilling lives. The role covers personalised support plans, life-skills training, and working flexibly across shifts.

You will join a compassionate team, receive structured induction and training, and benefit from annual leave and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care or support sector is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work a rota with early, late and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and create personalised support plans.
• Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting.
• Contribute to risk assessments and support plans.
• Encourage aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals.

Skills

Care sector experience

Flexible approach

Clear communication

Job description

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Kent House!

Position: Homelessness Support Worker
Location: St Albans
Salary: 16,110 per annum
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Do you want a career where your work genuinely changes lives? At Kent House, you will support people experiencing homelessness - including those facing challenges such as substance misuse - to build stability, maintain their tenancies and work towards independent, fulfilling lives.

Our team creates a safe, inclusive environment where every person is treated with respect and compassion, whilst being empowered to move forward with confidence.

What You Will Do

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Assess needs and create personalised support plans
• Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
• Contribute to risk assessments and support plans
• Encourage aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals

About You

You will have experience in the care or support sector, a positive and flexible approach, and the ability to communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds. You will work collaboratively with colleagues while also being confident working independently. Shifts are worked on a rota basis and include early and late shifts, as well as some weekend working.

We will support your development through a structured induction, comprehensive training and the chance to gain a recognised vocational qualification.

Hightown Benefits

• 16,110 per annum (22.5 hours per week)
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Mileage paid
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance helpline

The successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.