Weekend Supported Housing Worker

JULIAN HOUSE; Wells; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK seeks a Weekend Supported Housing Worker to provide person-centered support to vulnerable individuals. The role involves working mainly on weekends, assisting clients in achieving stability and independence. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including career development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free monthly training sessions

27 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Access to the Blue Light Card

Competitive pension scheme

Healthcare professional access

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Progress and track referrals and outcomes for clients.
• Conduct holistic assessments and develop personalized support plans.
• Encourage client involvement and ensure their voice is heard.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Driving

Job description

Julian House - Weekend Supported Housing Worker

Julian House is a charity dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in society. We operate several projects annually, assisting thousands of people to escape homelessness, find employment, and escape domestic abuse.

If you seek meaningful job satisfaction, excellent career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, we may be the right place for you.

Job Details

• Role: Weekend Supported Housing Worker
• Salary: £8,075 per year (full-time equivalent £25,235) | £12.94 per hour
• Hours: 12 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Somerset East & Somerset (mainly Frome & Shepton Mallet)
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license, access to a car for business purposes, participation in an on-call rota (£100/week when on-call), working mainly on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centered support and housing management to individuals with high support needs, many of whom have experienced rough sleeping. You will work across four dispersed units, building strong relationships with residents to foster engagement, reduce barriers, and support tenancy maintenance and independence.

You will collaborate closely with weekday Support Workers to ensure consistent support, assisting approximately four clients on their journey toward stability and independence.

Responsibilities

• Progress and track referrals and outcomes for clients
• Conduct holistic assessments and develop personalized support plans
• Provide advice, information, and enable clients to access appropriate services
• Encourage client involvement and ensure their voice is heard
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Perform additional duties aligned with key responsibilities as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle, with business insurance for work-related travel
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Career development opportunities and free monthly training sessions
• Sliding salary scale with annual increases for the first three years
• Wellbeing support, including up to 6 free counseling sessions
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years, plus your birthday off
• Staff discounts at Julian House shops and bike workshops
• Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts on various brands
• Competitive pension scheme
• Healthcare professional access and discounts through the Simply Health Scheme
• Supportive work culture with regular supervisions and staff feedback
• Reflective Practice sessions every 6 weeks

Our Ethos

We are committed to equality and diversity, actively promoting an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including minority groups and those with lived experience. We are a Disability Confident, Mindful employer, and Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. We support flexible working and provide accommodations for access needs.

DBS Checks

Applicants working with clients will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Having a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify you; decisions are made based on relevance to the role. For discussions regarding convictions, contact the specified person in the advert. All data will be handled per our Data Protection Policy.

Contact

For questions about the role, contact [e-mail]. We encourage early applications as we may close vacancies once suitable candidates are found.