Support Worker

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services

A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.

Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.

About the Job

The Fells is a forty-nine bedded supported accommodation for males, located in Plawsworth, Durham. The aim of the project is to break the cycle of homelessness and integrate our people who access our service successfully into the community.

An exciting role has arisen for a support worker at The Fells. This is part of support staff team and to work with a passionate and vibrant team. The support staff team deliver a bespoke service to residents living in the service to ensure improved access to mental health support and advice. Ensuring necessary interventions are undertaken in a timely manner and ensuring those leaving The Fells are tenancy ready and able to manage their needs in the community.

The service should aim to reduce the need for statutory services and interventions and work alongside other professionals to ensure a partnership approach to meeting service user needs.

This role is a 6 month contract and is 17 hours per week (on average)