Support Worker (Temporary)
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Job Description
Support Worker
Temporary | Contract
Location: London
Salary: £19.45 per hour
Start date: 16 November 2026
About the Role
You'll join a housing provider as a Support Worker, supporting people placed in accommodation to settle in, stay safe and work towards living independently.
Working alongside colleagues across the service, you'll build trusting relationships with the people you support, help them access the services they need and keep accurate records of the support you provide.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day support to residents placed within the service.
- Helping residents access the services and support they need in the community.
- Working with residents to build the skills and confidence for independent living.
- Keeping clear, accurate records of support provided.
- Working with colleagues and external agencies to make sure residents are supported.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of supporting people in a housing, residential or community setting
- The ability to build positive, professional relationships with the people you support
- Clear communication and good record-keeping skills
- A calm, flexible and resident-focused approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of supported accommodation or resettlement services
- Experience of working with external agencies and support services
If you're ready to help people take their next step towards independence, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
PJ Cummings
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Experience of supporting people in a housing, residential or community setting
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships
- Clear communication and good record-keeping skills
- Calm, flexible and resident-focused approach
Skills & Qualifications
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