Weekend Support Worker

Harrogate Homeless Project Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and friendly team

Training and development opportunities

33 days annual leave pro rata

Job summary

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking two Weekend Support Workers to join our Client Services Team in Harrogate. This role supports people experiencing homelessness across our hostel, Springboard services and flats, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

You will provide practical and emotional support, assist with inductions, keep records, perform health and safety checks and work with colleagues and partner agencies to help residents move toward greater independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable adults, homelessness, housing or social care is desirable.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and Sundays for 14 hours weekly.
• Probation period with salary increase from £12.71 to £13.45 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents.
• Assist inductions and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out health and safety checks and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy and relationship-building

Job description

Make a difference every weekend. Help people rebuild their lives.

Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) is looking for two compassionate and motivated Weekend Support Workers to join our dedicated Client Services Team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the Harrogate district.

We have two part-time positions available (14 hours per week):

• 7.30am to 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays
• 1.30pm to 8.00pm, Saturdays and Sundays

Salary: £12.71 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour upon successful completion of probation. Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave, sickness and on-call duties.

As a Support Worker, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for clients living within our hostel accommodation, Springboard services and flats. You will provide practical and emotional support, assist new residents with inductions, maintain accurate records, carry out health and safety checks, and work closely with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies to help clients move towards greater independence.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive and proactive attitude, and the ability to build trusting relationships with people from a range of backgrounds. Experience working with vulnerable adults, homelessness, housing, social care or mental health services is desirable, but most importantly, you will share our values and commitment to empowering people to achieve positive outcomes.

What we offer:

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• 33 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Work with us and help make a real difference in your community.

The Hostel
Harrogate Homeless Project
7 Bower Street,
Harrogate,
HG1 5BQ

Springboard
Lower Hall
Wesley Centre,
Oxford Street,
Harrogate,
HG1 1PP