£13,298 pa for 20 hours a week
Monday-Friday (flexible shifts, no evening or weekends)
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Make a real difference in St Albans – join Peabody as a Part-Time Support Worker (Mental Health, Complex Needs & Learning Disabilities).
Are you passionate about helping people live more independently? Peabody is looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated Part-Time Support Worker to join our vibrant services in St Albans. You'll split your time between two supportive housing schemes – Milligan House (mental health support) and Russet Drive (learning disabilities) – both just 10 minutes apart.
This is your chance to support people to thrive, build skills, and regain confidence.
About the Services
🌟 Milligan House – A dry house for adults recovering from mental health challenges, working closely with local services to build resilience and independence.
🌟 Russet Drive – A friendly, supportive environment for adults with learning disabilities who live independently but need a little extra help with life skills.
Both services are calm, community-focused, and designed to empower our residents to move forward.
What you'll be doing
* Helping customers develop vital life skills – like budgeting, cooking, and managing a tenancy.
* Providing emotional and practical support – building confidence, celebrating successes, and tackling challenges together.
* Promoting social inclusion – encouraging community participation and running small group activities.
* Working in partnership with local authorities, health teams, and voluntary organisations.
Hours:
20 hours per week (Mon-Fri, between 9 AM – 5 PM — no evenings, no weekends!)
Travel:
You'll need a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between schemes.
What we're looking for
* A warm, non-judgmental approach and a real passion for empowering others.
* Experience in housing-related support (tenancy sustainment, benefits, support plans).
* Strong IT and admin skills to keep support plans and records up to date.
* A self-starter who’s confident working both independently and as part of a team.
* Experience or understanding of mental health, learning disabilities, or housing support (professional or personal) is a real plus!
Why Join Peabody?
Joining Peabody means being part of a dedicated and supportive team. We offer great benefits, including:
* Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
* A flexible benefits package with healthcare, dental care, and discounts.
* 4x Life Assurance for peace of mind.
* Professional development Flexible working – fit your life around work
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Enhanced DBS & full training provided
* 4x salary life assurance & up to 10% pension contribution
* Two paid volunteering days every year
* Opportunities to grow and develop your career
Click Apply Now and upload your CV along with a short statement telling us:
* Why you’re passionate about this work
* How your skills and experiences align with our values:
Be Kind ¦ Do the Right Thing ¦ Love New Ideas ¦ Celebrate Diversity ¦ Keep Our Promises ¦ Pull Together
Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 12th May 2025 at midnight