Women's Support Worker

Description

Full Time Permanent Contract

Salary: GBP12.71 per hour (increasing to GBP13.45 after 6 month probation)

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable women to overcome challenges, rebuild confidence and achieve greater independence?

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Women's Support Worker to join our Client Services Team. This rewarding role provides vital support to women experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, helping them access the services, opportunities and encouragement they need to move forward with their lives.

Working across our hostel, Springboard Day Centre and supported accommodation, you will provide person-centred support in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and maintain sustainable tenancies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support and assistance to female clients living within our hostel and supported accommodation. Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service to clients, visitors and members of the public. Support the induction of new female residents, ensuring all relevant paperwork and processes are completed. Work closely with caseworkers to encourage and support clients to engage with agreed support activities and appointments. Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with clients, providing practical and emotional support where appropriate. Maintain a safe, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for all clients. Manage client behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, issuing warnings and evictions where necessary. Collect service charges and donations, ensuring accurate cash handling and record keeping. Maintain accurate client records, support notes and incident logs using HHP's database systems. Carry out health and safety checks, including room inspections, to ensure accommodation remains safe and suitable. Support the reporting and resolution of maintenance issues within client accommodation. Assist clients with housing benefit applications and related documentation. Support the induction and supervision of volunteers. Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies to achieve positive client outcomes. Contribute to fundraising events, promotional activities and the wider work of the charity.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to supporting women facing complex challenges.

Reporting to: Senior Support Worker

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves direct support, room checks and accommodation-related work with vulnerable female residents where privacy, dignity and wellbeing are central to the role.

Benefits Include

Opportunities for professional development and training. 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave. Healthcare package. Travel benefits. Workplace pension scheme. The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.

About Us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives through support, accommodation and opportunity.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Eden Makey or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Ad ID: 5418995165