Cambridge Cyrenians
Support Worker
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Position: Support Worker
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Salary: £28,908 per annum
Location: Cambridge, in-person
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
Cambridge Cyrenians, a reputable organisation with over 50 years of experience in providing accommodation and support, is thrilled to announce an opening for a Support Worker. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the transformational journey of individuals in our supported housing service.
This is a frontline role where you will work directly with people experiencing homelessness in supported accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide cover and some one-to-one support for residents of Cambridge Cyrenians existing Move On and Long Stay projects.
- Ensure that individuals accepting accommodation understand their rights and responsibilities as residents of the project.
- Support residents in identifying solutions to their social and housing problems to enable residents to live as independently as possible.
- Ensure residents are aware of all entitlements to welfare and housing benefits, that they are aware of their housing options and assist in making applications as necessary.
- Ensure that accommodation charges are collected and arrears followed up, that housing benefit claims are processed and closely monitored, and that proper records are kept.
- Monitor resident’s engagement with meaningful activities to ensure appropriateness of the accommodation for the individual.
- Ensure that all records are kept in a proper manner and up to date using the system adopted by the service.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary with the potential for growth.
- 4 wellbeing days a year. These are days that do not count towards your annual leave and can be taken at short notice to help with your wellbeing.
- 25 days' annual leave pro-rata (rising to 30). Plus an extra day annual leave for your birthday.
- Regular supervision and continuous professional development opportunities.
- An inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Weekly wellbeing hour.
- No evening or weekend work.
- Blue Light card eligibility.
- A staff wellbeing group.
- On-site free parking.
- Mental health support such as free counselling available to staff.
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Application deadline: 10am, 19th October 2026.
Interviews will take place 22nd October 2026.
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If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Cambridge Cyrenians is committed to diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in shaping an exciting role and making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept sponsorships or applications from overseas.
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