Job Description
Support Worker – Homelessness
Location: Liverpool
Pay Rate: £12.71-13 per hour
Shifts: 12-12.5hour shifts (7.30pm-8am or 8pm–8am)
Breaks: 1-hour unpaid break for 12-hour shifts; 30-minute unpaid break for shifts under 10 hours
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for ongoing work)
About the Role
P4 Recruitment is looking for experienced and compassionate Support Workers to provide temporary within hostels across central Liverpool. You will deliver a high-quality, accommodation-based service for individuals with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
* Assess new clients for suitability and provide crisis support when needed.
* Advise on welfare benefits, housing, and homelessness legislation.
* Develop client-led support plans to help achieve short- and long-term goals.
* Make referrals and assist clients in accessing health, education, employment, and community services.
* Promote resident involvement and deliver one-to-one and group interventions.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection protocols.
* Maintain accurate records and support facility management, including safety checks and room inspections.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in support work, ideally within homelessness or social care settings.
* Knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and safeguarding.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
* Flexibility to work day or night shifts, including weekends.
Why Join P4 Recruitment?
* Competitive pay rates.
* Weekly pay and transparent payroll process.
* Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
* Support from a family-run business with over 20 years’ experience and nationwide reach.