Homeless Support Worker

• Locations

  Swadlincote, Derbyshire

• Salary

  £26500 - £28100 per annum

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Permanent

• Homeless Support Worker
• Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
• Full-Time, Shifts are 9:45am to 12:00am, a sleep, then 7:30am until 10:45am
• Salary: £26,543.96 – £28,139.84 per annum including disturbance allowance
• Social Care – Homelessness

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that empowers individuals to achieve greater independence and wellbeing?

Homeless Support Worker Overview

As a Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our service-offering practical and emotional support to individuals in their homes, the community, or at our hubs. You’ll coordinate care, build positive relationships, and work collaboratively with external agencies to ensure every person receives the right support at the right time.

Responsibilities Homeless Support Worker

• Act as a key worker for a small group of individuals, leading on their support plans.
• Deliver one-to-one key work sessions in a variety of settings.
• Support individuals in developing life skills, achieving personal goals, and making informed choices about their future.
• Assist with accessing welfare benefits, budgeting, and managing finances.
• Coordinate with professionals such as social workers, probation officers, and health teams.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service planning and improvement.

Requirements of a Homeless Support Worker

• A compassionate, proactive, and reliable individual with excellent communication skills.
• Experience of working within a homeless setting
• A team player who can also work independently and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
• Car driver is necessary to travel over Swadlincote and Derbyshire area
• Flexible to work on a shift work basis

If you feel you meet the above criteria for a Homeless Support Worker please apply within. For more information please call the office on 0121 6310 5930 and ask for Alisha

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.