Supported Housing Worker
JOB_53543014740756Job type
PermanentLocation
Shepton MalletWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£25,235 per annum
Supported Housing Worker required in Shepton Mallet & Frome
Your new company
This is a well-established charity working across the South West to support people facing homelessness, domestic abuse, and social exclusion. Through a range of innovative projects, they help individuals rebuild their lives, access safe housing, and move toward independence. Their approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion and empowerment.
Your new role
You’ll be supporting individuals with medium-level needs who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Working across two locations, you’ll provide tailored support to help clients maintain tenancies, access services, and build brighter futures.
- Deliver direct support and housing management.
- Build strong partnerships with local agencies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Track referrals into the service.
- Create a safe, supportive and empowering environment that promotes personal growth and sustainable move-on.
- Rostered shifts between 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM.
- Primarily Monday to Friday, with rotational weekend availability.
- Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Strong understanding of the root causes of homelessness and social exclusion.
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance required).
- A compassionate, resilient, and proactive approach to support work.
What you'll get in return
- 27 days annual leave plus your birthday off, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme via a dedicated rewards platform.
- 30% discount at charity shops.
- Blue Light Card eligibility, giving access to discounts across thousands of retailers.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Regular supervision and support from your line manager.
- Free monthly training sessions and opportunities for career development.
- Reflective Practice sessions with external facilitators.
- A workplace culture that values inclusion, flexibility, and lived experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Joshua Purnell, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Bristol, 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastTelephone 0117 3746310