Support Worker (Pathways, Temporary Accommodation Services)

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Bath seeks a Support Worker for Temporary Accommodation Services. You will help residents facing housing crises transition to permanent homes, providing practical support and building trusting relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including additional leave and pension contributions. We welcome diverse candidates with a genuine desire to support others.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off as an additional holiday

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Flexible benefits such as gym membership

Health Cash Plan

'Perks at Work' discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people in various contexts.
• Values aligned with compassion and positivity.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with residents, providing regular support.
• Create and implement practical support plans focused on budgeting.
• Advocate for residents, liaising with agencies and services.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Problem Solving

Job description

Support Worker (Pathways, Temporary Accommodation Services), Bath

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d2611c037c39

Job Views: 2

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description

Support Worker (Temporary Accommodation Services)

Full Time ¦ Fixed-Term Contract Until End March 2026 ¦ 37 hours per week

"Your Advocacy. Their Journey. New Beginnings."

At Curo, we believe in second chances and fresh starts. As our Support Worker in Temporary Accommodation Services, you'll be the friendly face and trusted advocate for people experiencing housing crises, helping them transition quickly to permanent homes.

This role involves working at our Dartmouth Avenue site, supporting residents who stay in temporary accommodation from a few weeks to several years. You will assist with budgeting, finances, and navigating the pathway to permanent housing, dedicating meaningful time with each resident weekly.

Your personable approach and practical support will make a genuine difference during challenging times in someone's life.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with residents, providing regular support
• Create and implement practical support plans focused on budgeting, finance management, and moving on
• Advocate for residents, liaising with agencies and services
• Complete risk assessments and support plans tailored to individual needs
• Assist residents with practical issues and housing-related matters
• Contribute to the effective running of the temporary accommodation service as part of a supportive team

What You’ll Get

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years
• Your birthday off as an additional holiday
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Flexible benefits such as additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan
• 'Perks at Work' discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

About You

We seek individuals with strong values, resilience, and a genuine desire to support others. Experience working with people, either professionally or personally, is valuable. Your lived experience or background working with vulnerable populations will be beneficial.

• Experience working with people in various contexts
• Values aligned with compassion and positivity
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Organized approach to managing caseloads

We welcome diverse experiences, including work in care settings, advocacy, lived experience of housing challenges, or any people-focused roles requiring empathy and problem-solving. Support work experience is helpful but not essential if you demonstrate the right values.

About Curo

Curo is a leading South West housing association committed to social purpose. We provide affordable homes and foster positive community futures. Recognized among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We are dedicated to inclusivity and actively seek candidates from marginalized communities, including those with lived experience of homelessness, disability, LGBTQ+ backgrounds, and ethnic minorities. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible—please contact our recruitment team for any adjustments needed.