Support Worker - ASPIRE in Hackney inHackney PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£33,472 per year
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Support Worker - ASPIRE Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £33,472 per year Additional salary information: We contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5% and offer 29 days annual leave. Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Hackney, East London Remote working: On-site only Company: Thames Reach Job type: Temporary Job reference: SWASP - 1125 Apply for this job Summary Role: Support Worker - ASPIRE Salary: £33,472 per annum Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2026 Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Hackney with travel across London Closing date: 16/11/2025 Interview date: 26/11/2025 Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Support Worker we will make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment About us… Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in and around London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities. Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 15,000 people. Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career. About this role… We are looking for a Support Worker to join the ASPIRE team. Floating Support services work with people to sustain their housing. We use a strength-based approach to work with people to identify what support they require and how we can address them together or / and in collaboration with others e.g. landlords, Department of Work and pension or mental health services. We can support people for the duration of their tenancy, or we can provide short term interventions. We can provide resettlement support when a tenancy commences, and we can equip people with the skills to manage their home and goals independently or when they are move on ready and require minimal support. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions. You will: .Assess risk and needs of people referred into the service. .Provide practical resettlement support for individuals who may be new to managing a tenancy, offering guidance on housing rights and responsibilities, benefits and income maximisation, and access to training and employment opportunities. .Work collaboratively with housing providers and partner agencies to help individuals sustain their tenancy and progress towards independence in their new homes. .Liaise with and signpost to specialist services such as drug and alcohol treatment providers, Community Mental Health Teams, NHS services, and community groups, supporting clients to engage effectively. .Deliver person-centred support by co-producing plans with individuals, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations while managing and reducing risks. .Recognise when individuals are ready to move on from the service and develop tailored plans that enable them to transition successfully into independent living or alternative appropriate accommodation. You will have: .The experience to provide a flexible and responsive service to people with experience of rough sleeping and homelessness. .Excellent communication skills with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders. .Commitment to supporting people to achieve the best outcomes as they work towards independence. .The knowledge to carry out administrative tasks alongside practical support work, and manage and mitigate risk. .Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines. .The ability to work autonomously as well as part a team. We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer: .Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata). .Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%. .Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach. .Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL. .Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover. .Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans. Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. To apply visit our website and complete our application form. For further information please contact, Natasha Gyseman, Lead Manager at Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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