Support Worker

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support initiative is seeking an experienced Support Worker to join their team in Tees Valley. The role involves helping refugees integrate and access vital services while working collaboratively with other teams. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of newly granted refugees. Suitable candidates should have a background in the housing sector and experience working with vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Experience working with refugees and understanding of their needs.
• Ability to provide early intervention and tailored support.

Responsibilities

• Help refugees understand their housing options.
• Provide support to integrate into the local community.
• Access essential services within Stockton Borough.

Skills

Background in housing sector

Experience with vulnerable adults

Understanding of community integration

Job description

We are here to support , promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Support Worker

Open Door North East are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join their team. If you have a background in the housing sector or experience working with vulnerable adults, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by helping refugees integrate and grow in independence in the UK.

The Support Worker will provide early intervention and tailored support to newly granted refugees following the discontinuation of asylum support. The role is focused on helping individuals understand their housing options, integrate into the local community, and access essential services within Stockton Borough. The postholder will work in Stockton-based locations for at least 3 days per week, and at least one day per week with the ODNE team in Middlesbrough, working collaboratively to deliver joined-up support.

The closing date for this job is 24 November 2025 - 5:00pm.