Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom LiveWest Full time £20,000 - £30,000 per year
About The Role

Are you passionate about supporting others to rebuild their lives? We're looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Bristol, working with adult males who have experienced homelessness. This is a low-support service, focused on helping individuals maintain their tenancies and live independently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide housing-related support tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment.
  • Build trusting, respectful relationships with customers and partner agencies.
  • Support customers to access training, employment, and community opportunities.
  • Carry out risk assessments and develop personal support plans.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to service targets.
Why Join LiveWest:
  • A supportive, inclusive culture where your wellbeing matters.
  • Opportunities for training and career development.
  • Flexible working to support work-life balance.
  • A values-driven organisation that puts people first.
This role is being offered on a full time basis working 37 hours per week. This is a field based role, dependent on business need.

For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

About The Candidate

To be successful in your application for the role of Support Worker - Supported Housing, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:
  • Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally in housing or homelessness services.
  • Understands the challenges faced by people transitioning from homelessness.
  • Can work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support.
  • Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
  • Holds safeguarding knowledge and ideally an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
Please note: This role is not eligible for a CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.

About The Company

Our Reward and Benefits:
  • Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
  • Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
  • Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
  • Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
  • Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
  • Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
  • Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us:

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion at LiveWest:

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

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