Job Details
Weekend Support Worker
Location: Barnsley
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Waythrough Independent Living Unit offers a range of housing-related support services, advice and guidance to help people obtain accommodation and progress towards a sustained independent lifestyle in the community.
We work with a wide variety of clients, often with histories including substance misuse, offending, mental ill health and homelessness, to overcome barriers and achieve social inclusion.
About the role
The following opportunities has arisen to join our successful Thrive Barnsley Services.
Thrive Barnsley Services are a 15-bed accommodation-based service for those who are in housing need and have complex needs, such as substance use, mental health, offending issues. The service offers a mix of individual support work across 3 sites.
Your role will be to provide support for the residents during the weekend, which will include supporting Service User residents to meet the requirements of the occupancy,
supporting void turnaround, assisting in coordinating/ reporting repairs, room and building inspections, admission and exit support to clients, rent collection & guidance, housing benefit support & guidance,
As a Weekend Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
* Supporting residents to meet occupancy requirements
* Coordinating and reporting repairs
* Assisting with room and building inspections
* Supporting admissions and client exits
* Helping with rent collection and providing housing benefit guidance
* Contributing to the turnaround of void rooms
This role is perfect for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and committed to empowering individuals on their journey to social inclusion.
Please note this role is 19.5 hours worked over a Friday 4pm to 8.30pm, Saturday 12.30pm to 8.30pm, and Sunday 12.30pm to 8.30pm.
About you
To succeed as a Weekend Support Worker, you will ideally have:
* Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to equality, inclusion, and person-centred support
Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, while being part of a supportive and dedicated team.
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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band
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Who are we
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost services around England and nearly 3, amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around, people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and itll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. Thats why you will notice the jobs here are still branded Humankind. Next year well be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us and dont forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .
What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £24, - £30, (pro-rata)
DBS Requirement Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date 14 Sep