Support Worker

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary Up to £19 per hour via an Umbrella company
LocationHertfordshire
Discipline Housing
Reference143800
Contact NameShannon Carroll

Job description

We are proud to partnering with a Housing Association based in Hertfordshire, who are recruiting for a Support Worker on a temporary contract until the end of December 2025.

The position is due to start immediately, and the rate of pay is negotiable up to £19.00 per hour via an Umbrella company.

The successful candidate must have access to a vehicle and an Enhanced DBS dated within the last three years.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Delivering support to vulnerable adults with a mental health condition/complex need

  • Carrying out needs and risk assessments, complete support plans, provide support and carry out reviews in accordance with policies and procedures

  • Promote independence with a view to move on into independent living within a period of 3-5 years

  • Supporting customers to maximise their income and to access benefits

  • Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies and other stakeholders regarding safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns

  • Dealing with any housing management issues

  • Participating customer reviews, team meetings and training courses

  • Promoting and encouraging independent life skills 

  • Supporting customers to sustain their housing and identify and move onto housing which meets their needs

Working hours:

  • Monday - Friday

  • 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • 35 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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