Support Worker

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Alexandra Road!

Position

Homelessness Support Worker

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Salary

£16,110 per annum / £13.77 per hour

Hours

Part-time (22.5 hours per week)Fixed Term Contract until 31/05/2028Join our compassionate team at Alexandra Road, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the scheme provides move-on accommodation within a safe, welcoming environment for adults aged 18+, where inclusion and respect are at the heart of everything we do.We take a person-centred approach, empowering people to rebuild their confidence, secure long-term housing, and move towards independent living.The RoleAssess needs and create personalised support plansPromote independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgetingContribute to risk assessments and ongoing support plansSupport individuals to achieve personal goals and access opportunities, working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners

Shifts

Monday - FridayAbout YouYou will have experience in care or support, communicate well with people from diverse backgrounds, and feel confident working both independently and alone, as the role involves some lone working.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.Hightown Benefits£16,110 per annum (22.5 hours per week)/£13.77 per hour33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailersMileage paid for car usageWorkplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonusLong Service AwardsAnnual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing training and developmentEmployee assistance helplineThe successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.