Support Worker
Location: Weymouth Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Salary: £32,585 per annum plus £802 Essential Car User Allowance Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2029 Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 11.30pm This role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 support. Do you have a good understanding of the needs of women affected by homelessness and multiple disadvantage? Then join Shelter as a Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role supporting women who are at risk of homelessness. About the role The role will work in partnership with Dorset charity STARS - Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service and your focus will be to support women who have experience trauma and abuse and are at risk of being made homeless. You will be part of the SHINE service - (Sustaining Housing Independence and Emotional Resilience) and will tailor accommodation support to each woman and support them to overcome the barriers they face to sustaining a home. You will also help them to access specialist counselling to address and recover from their experiences. About you You have a strong understanding of support and housing issues and experience of working with women with multiple disadvantage. You also have knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, experience of the delivery of services for women and of working with multiple agencies to support people. You are able to manage a demanding caseload ..... full job details .....
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