Therapeutic Support Worker

Riverside Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & pension

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Riverside Lewisham is seeking a Therapeutic Support Worker to provide structured support to vulnerable residents, with a focus on risk management and wellbeing. The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Lewisham, London, working 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota.

The successful candidate will bring empathy, resilience, and the ability to work as part of a team, and may have lived experience related to homelessness or substance issues.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management.
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team.
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Structured support delivery

Risk management

Team player

Empathy & resilience

Job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Support Worker

Contract Type : 6 months fixed-term (with possibility of extension)

Salary : £33,180.78 per annum

Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern : A Monday-to-Sunday rolling rota with 5 days on and 2 days off

Location : Lewisham, London

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.