Support Worker – ReConnect+*
Lewisham
About Us
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
Our ReConnect+ project provides supported accommodation for women leaving prison, dealing with substance misuse and with complex needs, many of whom have experienced trauma and abuse in their early lives.
We are now looking for a Support Worker to join our ReConnect+ project on a full-time basis for a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.
The Benefits
* Salary of £34,037.38 pro rata
* Attractive pension scheme
* Perkbox
* Buying and selling annual leave
* Health Shield
* Season Ticket loan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Course Funding
This is a rewarding opportunity for a support professional with experience of working with women within the Criminal Justice System to join our mission-driven charity.
You will discover a supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise and commitment will be truly valued.
What's more, you'll play a direct role in empowering women, helping them rebuild their lives and thrive independently.
So, if you want to make a lasting impact in a role that means more, read on and apply today
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred support to women with multiple needs, such as substance misuse and/or mental health issues, on release from prison.
Specifically, working as part of our ReConnect+ project, you will create a safe and empowering environment where women can develop coping strategies, build resilience, and acquire life skills to live independently.
In conjunction with colleagues, you will contribute to the daily running of the accommodation, as well as the effective operation of the ReConnect+ project, supporting the delivery of quality support services that will help us achieve our wider organisational mission.
Additionally, you will:
* Provide support and advocacy, completing assessments and offering advice
* Manage the housing, monitoring rent accounts and supporting occupancy
* Oversee other staff through supervision, support and skills development
* Support the business, monitoring H&S, expenditure and continuous improvement
* Keep accurate, up-to-date records and manage data
About You
To be considered as a Support Worker, you will need:
* Experience of working with or delivering support to women involved in the Criminal Justice System
* Experience in meeting the support needs of women and advocating on their behalf
* Experience of working with people from different cultural and social backgrounds
* Experience of maintaining confidentiality and working with professional boundaries
* Experience of creating and facilitating service user-led activities
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* IT proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and case management systems
*Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (as per exemptions under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification, as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women's EPIC values.
Other organisations may call this role Criminal Justice Support Worker, Women's Support Worker, Substance Misuse Support Worker, Housing Support Officer, or Mental Health Support Worker.
Housing for Women and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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