Floating Support Worker, Part time 22.8 hrs per week - Fixed term contract until March 2028

This is a temporary part-time contract, 22.8hrs per week (days to be discussed at interview) - Fixed term contract until March 2028 

Salary £27,274 - £29,070 per annum (pro rata) 

We have a part-time permanent vacancy for a Community Services Floating Support Team Member. 

The main purpose of the job is to provide peripatetic specialist support to people with severe and enduring mental health needs, homelessness  as well as other complex needs such as physical health needs, learning disabilities, and care needs.

To provide floating support on rota bases throughout all the projects within Community Services.

To work within the Community Services Team to promote independence and choice to all the people we support

We are looking for:

• Someone with the passion and drive to support anyone finding themselves in this situation.


• Evidence of emotional resilience and tenacity to provide support, even when faced with resistance.


• Experience of supporting people who have poor mental health, addictions or who are ex-offenders.


• Ability and willingness to be flexible.


• Someone who is able to drive, as we are supporting people in the community and hostels.


• Floating Support Worker

You can expect:

• A comprehensive training programme, whilst gaining experience in the fields of criminal justice, social care, mental health, and housing law.


• You will have a personal development programme tailored to your interests within our field of work.


• Up to 29 days holiday and from your first day an additional ‘birthday’ holiday to be taken in your birthday month.


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- that provides a 24hr helpline to support you and those living at the same address (over the age of 16) through any of life’s issues or problems. Including up to 6 sessions of face-to-face, telephone or online counselling, per issue, per year, including CBT.


• We offer access to a service that provides team members and people living at that address, GP appointments 24/7 365 days a year accessible from anywhere in the world.


• Keep more of what you earn by taking advantage of our salary sacrifice schemes! Team members can benefit from lower tax contributions and increased payments into their pension. In addition, St Martins offers non-cash benefits, such as the purchase of high value items such as bikes and technology, including laptops and smartphones.


• Access to discounted products and services, including: ‘Blue Light’ discount card, wellbeing platform, Pension scheme and life assurance.

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We review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis as applications are received, so there is no fixed closing date for this vacancy. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.