Adult Homelessness Support Worker - Open Door Night Shelter
St Albans | £25,857 | Full-time (37.5 hrs)
Join our caring team at Open Door, a night shelter supporting adults experiencing homelessness . This role is focused on housing support; crisis support and helping people move away from rough sleeping - not domiciliary care or elderly care . You will help create a safe, inclusive environment where people feel respected, supported and empowered to move away from rough sleeping.
The Role
Full-time rota across weekdays and weekends.
Late shift: 2pm-10pm
About You
You are compassionate, adaptable and confident working with people from diverse backgrounds. You communicate well, stay calm in challenging situations and are committed to respectful, inclusive support.
Hightown Benefits
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
St Albans | £25,857 | Full-time (37.5 hrs)
Join our caring team at Open Door, a night shelter supporting adults experiencing homelessness . This role is focused on housing support; crisis support and helping people move away from rough sleeping - not domiciliary care or elderly care . You will help create a safe, inclusive environment where people feel respected, supported and empowered to move away from rough sleeping.
The Role
- Assess needs and create personalised support plans
- Support individuals to access housing, benefits, health services and other appointments
- Promote essential life skills such as budgeting and cleaning
- Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support
- Carry out safety and security checks across the building
- Work collaboratively with another Support Worker on shift
Full-time rota across weekdays and weekends.
Late shift: 2pm-10pm
About You
You are compassionate, adaptable and confident working with people from diverse backgrounds. You communicate well, stay calm in challenging situations and are committed to respectful, inclusive support.
Hightown Benefits
- £25,857 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
- Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
- Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
- Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
- Annual salary and cost of living review
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee assistance helpline
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.