Overview
Senior Shift Support Worker role at ST MARTINS HOUSING TRUST. This is a fixed term, part-time contract until 31 March 2026, 24 hours per week.
The main purpose of the job is to understand and work with adults who may have experienced trauma linked to homelessness, addiction, mental or physical health needs, family breakdown, criminal activity and other disadvantages. The post holder will be part of a team providing person centred and trauma informed support to single homeless people living within homeless services accommodation. You will be working across four projects:
* The Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub
* Bishopbridge House
* Dibden Road Hostel
* St Martins House
We Are Looking For
* Someone with the passion and drive to support anyone finding themselves in this situation.
* Evidence of emotional resilience and tenacity to provide support, even when faced with resistance.
* Experience of supporting people who have poor mental health, addictions or who are ex-offenders.
* Ability and willingness to be flexible.
* Demonstrated confidence, adaptability and conscientiousness, with empathy for the people we support and the determination to make a difference.
You Can Expect
* A comprehensive training programme, whilst gaining experience in the fields of criminal justice, social care, mental health, and housing law.
* You will have a personal development programme tailored to your interests within our field of work.
* Up to 29 days holiday and from your first day an additional birthday holiday to be taken in your birthday month.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24hr helpline to support you and those living at the same address (over the age of 16) through any of life’s issues or problems, including up to 6 sessions of face-to-face, telephone or online counselling per issue per year, including CBT.
* Access to GP appointments 24/7 365 days a year from anywhere in the world.
* Salary sacrifice schemes and non-cash benefits, such as bikes and technology, including laptops and smartphones.
* Discounted products and services, including Blue Light discount card, wellbeing platform, pension scheme and life assurance.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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