37 hours, permanent
Shifts covering days 8am to 8pm, on a rota basis, with every other weekend off.
Salary Point 20: £24,790 per annum (£12.85 per hour) plus £1.00 per hour unsocial enhancement for weekend working
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of society.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our fabulous team based in Woolston, Southampton. Working with St James Care as a support worker, no two days are the same. Supporting vulnerable people overcome challenges in their lives that prevent them from leading a fulfilling and rewarding life.
Our clients deliver high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse and mental health problems. The people they support are at the heart of everything they do, their main aim and priority is to find people with values, behaviours and attitudes to match their own.
The Ideal Candidate:
You will have experience and/or understanding of working with adults with alcohol and substance misuse problems but calm, caring, motivational and empathetic nature is essential.
You will need to:
* Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate and/or be willing to work towards Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, as this qualification is an essential requirement of the post.
* You will need to be caring, empathetic and motivated.
* You will need to be able to document and record information using electronic systems.
Staff Benefits:
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Flexible working options
* Buying additional annual leave
* Comprehensive induction and training
* Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
To apply, please send your CV & cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position.
Please note that CV's alone will not be considered during shortlisting.
Application closing date: 12:00pm on Friday 19th September 2025
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,790.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person