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Hightown Housing Association
Support Worker – Homelessness
Hertfordshire
Contact Hightown Housing Association
- Hours
- Part Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 13.77 GBP Hourly + Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS
- Recruiter
- Hightown Housing Association
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Make a Real Impact – Join Our Team at Alexandra Road!
Position: Homelessness Support Worker
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: 16,110 per annum / 13.77 per hour
Hours: Part–time (22.5 hours per week)
Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027
Join our compassionate team at Alexandra Road, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the scheme provides move–on accommodation within a safe, welcoming environment for adults aged 18+, where inclusion and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
We take a person–centred approach, empowering people to rebuild their confidence, secure long–term housing, and move towards independent living.
The Role
Assess needs and create personalised support plansPromote independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgetingContribute to risk assessments and ongoing support plansSupport individuals to achieve personal goals and access opportunities, working collaboratively with colleagues and external partnersShifts:
Monday – Friday
About You
You will have experience in care or support, communicate well with people from diverse backgrounds, and feel confident working both independently and alone, as the role involves some lone working.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Hightown Benefits
16,110 per annum (22.5 hours per week)/ 13.77 per hour33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailersMileage paid for car usageWorkplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonusLong Service AwardsAnnual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing training and developmentEmployee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
Ad ID: 5418404341
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