Connection Support
Support Worker (Fishermead)
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Email: recruitment@connectionsupport.org.uk
Are you passionate about reducing homelessness?
Whether due to housing insecurity or poor mental health, more people are experiencing crises than ever before. At Connection Support, we believe in a future free from crisis, but when crises do happen, we’re there every step of the way.
Our Milton Keynes service provides short-term supported accommodation (28 days) for people who are homeless. We offer wrap-around support to help people gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
We’re recruiting a full time Support Worker to join our team.
The impact you’ll have
Working as part of a team, you’ll support adults (18+) to access services and resources that help them move into sustainable accommodation and live independently. In this role, you will make a significant difference to people’s lives by helping them build stability, confidence, and hope for the future.
This may include:
- Housing options, benefits, employment, education, or training
- Accessing food banks, mental health support, and substance misuse services
- Building essential life skills such as budgeting and paying bills
- Re-establishing connections with family, friends, and the wider community
Role Details
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 12-hour shifts (average 38.5 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: (includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off
Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off
Shift Times: 8:00am to 20:00pm
Salary: £27,418 - £28,541 per annum, dependent on experience
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Closing date: Friday 9th October
Introduction calls: Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Monday 12th October
Our recruitment process includes a short introductory call with shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This is a chance for us to learn more about your interest in the role and for you to find out more about the opportunity.
Interview Dates: Friday 16th & Monday 19th October
About You
You’ll share our passion for supporting people through both the challenges and successes in their journey. You believe in celebrating progress, however small, and walking alongside people on the difficult days too.
You will bring:
- Experience of working with people in supported accommodation who are experiencing homelessness or have a history of rough sleeping.
- Experience supporting individuals with additional needs, including substance misuse or mental health challenges.
- The ability to maintain accurate case notes and records, with a basic level of IT literacy.
- A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach to support.
As this role includes supporting people within the community, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred.
As part of the application process, you will be asked a small number of questions relating to the essential requirements of the role. If you answer "No" to any of these questions, you may receive a regret email, as the recruitment system uses these responses to assess whether applicants meet the key criteria for the position.
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What We Offer In Return
We have been named one of the UK’s top 10 charities to work for by Best Companies and offer a generous benefits package, including:
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
- Occupational sick pay
- Health-related benefits
- Eco travel incentives
- Retail discounts and more
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience to apply.
If you require any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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