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Location: Honiton
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Hours: 22.2 hours per week
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Contract: Temporary (5 months)
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Rate: ยฃ13.71 per hour
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DBS: Enhanced Adult/Children check required
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Start Date: ASAP
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End Date: 28/09/2025
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a
dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join a well-respected service in
Honiton, supporting veterans and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This is a
temporary 5-month assignment, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in peopleโs lives.
The Role: You will work with a small caseload of
5 to 8 clients, allowing you to provide
high-quality, person-centred support. Clients present with a range of
moderate to high support needs, and you will be part of a larger, experienced team delivering holistic and solution-focused care.
Duties include:
- Developing and maintaining individual support plans and risk assessments
- Liaising with a variety of partner agencies, including mental health services, housing providers, benefit agencies, and training/employment organisations
- Promoting independent living, helping clients achieve their personal goals and aspirations
- Supporting clients with complex challenges, including mental health issues and substance misuse
- Taking a positive approach to risk management
About You: Weโre looking for someone with a
โcan-doโ attitude, a passion for supporting others, and the resilience to deal with challenging situations. Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential โ we welcome applications from those with the right values and commitment.
You should demonstrate:
- Previous experience supporting vulnerable individuals (D)
- Understanding of housing-related support (D)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to meet the needs of clients, including occasional work outside normal hours
- A clear understanding of safeguarding, diversity and promoting independence
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable qualifications include an
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and valid
safeguarding training.
Why Join Us? Youโll be part of a proud, supportive team, working in a role that offers genuine
job satisfaction and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
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Apply now to join a values-driven organisation that puts people first and helps change lives for the better.