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Weekly hours: 37.5, various shifts (early and late) + sleep ins

Colchester and Witham, Essex

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? At Peabody, we are looking to build a talent pool of committed Housing Support Workers to support young people and homeless adults in Colchester and Witham. If you have the right skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!

We are recruiting for two key roles:

* Housing Support Worker – Young People: Supporting young people aged 16-21, including care leavers, helping them build independence and access essential support services.

* Housing Support Worker – Homeless Adults: Providing support to adults facing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges, and involvement with the criminal justice system.

What we’re looking for
To be considered for these roles, candidates must demonstrate the following essential criteria in their application:

* Understanding of Homelessness & Housing Legislation: awareness of key legislation and how it impacts the people we support.

* Support Planning & Risk Assessments: experience in creating and managing support plans and identifying risks effectively.

* Signposting & Multi-Agency Work: ability to connect young people with mental health, sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol support services.

* Strong IT & Attention to Detail: confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and maintaining accurate records.

* Commitment to Shift Work & Sleep-Ins: the role requires shift work across 7 days, 5 days per week (37.5 hours), plus sleep-ins (sleep allowance provided).

Your personal statement must clearly outline how you meet the essential criteria with examples.

Interview Process & Key Dates

* Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be invited to a telephone screening interview.

* In-person interviews will take place on 29th April, 30th April, 8th May, 12th May, and 13th May at our offices in The Octagon, Colchester.

Why join Peabody?
At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

We offer fantastic benefits, including:

* Sleep-in payment of £73.89 per shift (up to two per week, up to £7,684.56 annually).

* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Flexible benefits package (healthcare, dental, discounts).

* 4x Life Assurance.

* Professional development opportunities (apprenticeships & qualifications).

* Two additional paid volunteering days.

* Family-friendly policies & up to 10% pension contribution (matched 1:1).

Closing date: 14th April 2025 at midnight