Support Worker

6 months ago


Stroud, United Kingdom Riverside Full time

**Overview**:
**Job Title**: Support Worker
**Job Number**: 1320
**Contract Type**:Permanent
**Salary**: £24,699.43 (£25,813.09 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
**Working Hours**:37.5 per week
**Working Pattern**: 3 week rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays
**Location**: Ark House, Stroud, Gloucestershire

**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
28 days holidays plus bank holidays
Flexible working options available
Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
A wide range of benefits
**The difference you will make as a Support Worker**

You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.

It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you.

**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
**Role Profile**

**Supporting Customers**:
We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by:

- Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate
- Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer’s circumstances
- Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills
- Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters
- Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities
- Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources
- Supporting customers to be ‘tenancy ready’ to enable successful move on
- Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income
- Supporting and monitoring customers’ healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals
- Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure
- Leading on support initiatives including Group Work
- Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately
- Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform

**Service Delivery**:

- Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers
- Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support
- Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and safety concerns
- Clean and prepare rooms as appropriate
- Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service
- Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support for customer
- Carry out day-to-day administration and operational duties

**Other Information**:

- You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not


  • Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    **Job Title:Support Worker - Part Time **DRIVER REQUIRED with their own**vehicle** **Location: Stroud** **"this services does not provide support for sponsorship at this time".** **Shifts**: Every Sunday 10:00 -16:00 **Pay Rate: £11.02ph** **Driver required to drive this**gentleman**to activities** **Role Overview**:As a Support Worker you would be...

  • Support Worker

    10 hours ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Rehability UK Full time

    **_We are currently recruiting Support Workers full time in our Stroud GL5 services you do not need experience but would help if you drive._** A Prominent and Well-Established care company Rehability UK in Reading are looking for a Dynamic, Confident, Passionate, Resilient, Kind Hearted and Imaginative person to take on the role of Senior Support Worker in...

  • Support Worker

    11 hours ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Priory Healthcare Full time

    We are looking for a **passionate and enthusiastic** Children's Support Worker for our 7 Bed, Transitional Recovery Service for males and females aged between 13 to 18+ years with complex mental health and risk taking behaviours. Newcombe Lodge provides a unique package of care and support 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, for some of the most vulnerable...

  • Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Support Worker - Stroud If you are looking to join a fast-growing company with strong values and lots of work available then this is the place for you! Our business is forever expanding because of new clients with big contracts, so we are always eager for new candidates to register. Are you a care assistant/worker looking to help vulnerable people...


  • Stroud, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    £11 - £16 Per Hour / Numerous locations / Pick your own hours / Full and Part time options. **Your new company** As a children's support worker, you will have the opportunity to work for a diversity of children's settings. With a strong focus on nurturing, understanding and independence, support workers will also need to be passionate about improving...

  • Female Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    **Voyage Care Recruiting for Female Support Workers Now!** **Location: Longridge Court, Bulls Cross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7HU (DUE TO LOCATION YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT)** **Shifts: 8am - 20:30 (weekends are worked on a rota basis)** **"This services does not provide support for sponsorship at this time"** **Pay Rate: £11.32** At Voyage...

  • Female Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    **Voyage Care Recruiting for Female Support Workers Now!** **Location: Longridge Court, Bulls Cross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7HU** **Shifts: 8am - 20:30 (weekends are worked on a rota basis)** **"This services does not provide support for sponsorship at this time"** **Pay Rate: £11.32** At Voyage Care we value the hard work and commitment of our...

  • Support Worker

    2 days ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Professional Employment Solutions Full time

    Here at PES we are looking for support workers to fill positions in the Stroud and surrounding area! We have both full and part time hours available with shift patterns to suit you! What can we offer you? Not only do we pay one of the best rates of pay around, but we also pay you for your full shift, ensuring your travel time and mileage is all accounted...


  • Stroud, United Kingdom The Job Guru Full time

    **Do you want the chance to make a real difference to people's lives?** Our Care and Support Workers have a varied role and help the more vulnerable in our society such as the elderly, infirm and ill, offering a sense of satisfaction that isdifficult to match. We have opportunities for you to earn extra money on top of your normal work as well as to start...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Guidepost Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Guidepost Trust is seeking a highly motivated and person-centred Support Worker to join our team at the Stroud Community Hub.This exciting opportunity allows you to make a positive impact in your local community, supporting individuals with their personal goals and aspirations.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Holden Knight Healthcare Full time

    **Job title: Residential Care Worker Waking Days or Nights** **Responsible to**: Home Manager **Working Hours**: 37.5 hours **Pay Rate**: £23,400 **Main Purpose of Job** To provide high quality childcare practice through the provision of advice, assistance and support to young people. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act...


  • Stroud, United Kingdom RTC Resources Full time

    We have ongoing work available to suit your availability. Shift times will vary from long days to Nights dependant on your availability. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals who enjoys interacting with adults with a range of different needs such as Autism, Mental Health, eating disorders and Challenging Behaviour. If you are a Support Worker...


  • Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Axcis Education Recruitment Full time

    Axcis Education Recruitment invites applications for a Support Worker in Specialised Departments. This is a full-time position that requires individuals who are passionate about supporting learners with Autism, Complex needs, or other SEND.About the Job:As a Support Worker, you will work in a state-of-the-art provision with access to resources like sensory...


  • Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Companionship and Support Worker to join our team in the Stroud area. As a valued member of our care staff, you will provide essential companionship and support services to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and confidence.We offer a competitive salary of £13.40 per hour (Monday to Friday) and £14.40 per...


  • Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Voyage Care Ltd Full time

    **Job Summary:**Voyage Care Ltd is seeking a skilled Female Support Worker to join our team in providing care services to vulnerable adults in Bulls Cross Near Stroud.This role offers a competitive salary of £12.00 per hour plus enhancements, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.Responsibilities:Assist clients with daily...

  • Relief Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Group Homes Full time

    A specialist Service for people who experience Autism/Aspergers Syndrome, looking to recruit Relief Support Workers/Bank Staff. Applicants will be able to demonstrate they have the skills and knowledge to be able to promote good care practice. This post requires people who can be self-motivated and work independently. In return we off: - £10.57 per hour...


  • Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Thrive (Education) Recruitment Full time

    Join Thrive Education Recruitment as an SEN Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs. You will work in various school settings, supporting learners who require tailored support.About the RoleYou will be a supportive partner to teachers and students, providing individualized support to learners with...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom Pro Locums 24 Full time

    Pro Locums 24 is currently recruiting motivated and enthusiastic support workers, on behalf of our clients based in Stroud and the surrounding area, both permanent and agency work is available depending on your availability. We have positions and work available within adult supported living settings and children's homes, day and night positions are...


  • Stroud, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    BANK Youth support worker Your new company In this role you will be working through Hays, Specialists in Social care recruitment. Hays offer experienced and specialist support workers to many clients nationwide and have a reputation as being one of the most reliable and largest recruitment agenciesin social care. With benefits such as Flexible working hours,...

  • Senior Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Stroud, United Kingdom The Tiger Group Full time

    **Job Title**: Senior Support Worker - Residential Children's Home **Location**: Stroud, UK **Company Overview**: Join a leading organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children in residential settings. With a network of residential children's homes across the country, we offer a nurturing environment where children can thrive...