Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing or recovering from homelessness? Hither Green Service (Spring Gardens and Hilda House) is a busy, flagship service which provides you with the opportunity to join a specialised and committed team using a trauma-informed approach, supporting 68, multiple excluded, highly vulnerable adults with complex needs in Lewisham. We are looking for someone to join our team as a part-time Support Worker (known internally as a Project Worker). In this vital role you will: Covering casework during full-time staff absence Work together with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and support them towards achieving them. Respond to incident and crises as a team in a way that maximises safety and wellbeing. Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way. Work as part of a dedicated team in an accommodation setting to provide a high quality, positive and safe service to clients. Keep up to date administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety. Work set days Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 09:00 – 17:00, including bank holidays. About you To succeed in these highly rewarding role you will: Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself. Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues. Possess good interpersonal and listening skills, in order to be able to establish an effective working relationship with clients and an eagerness to learn and work with clients in a holistic and person-centred approach. Ability to support colleagues in diffusing difficult or dangerous situations and to summon outside assistance when necessary. Ability to challenge disruptive or unacceptable behaviour in a sympathetic and assertive way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service. Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, and has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10am on 26 February 2025 Interview and assessments on: 5 March 2025