Menu

Support worker- homeless and addiction

Job details
Posting date: 13 August 2025
Salary: £13.14 to £13.32 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 August 2025
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3PB
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH403107_1755073527

Apply for this job

Summary

Support Worker - Homeless Hostel & Addiction Recovery Services
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £13.32per hour
Type: Temp

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you driven by compassion and a desire to create real change in people's lives?
Join our dedicated team and help individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction find safety, hope, and a fresh start.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you'll be the friendly, dependable presence our residents can turn to. You'll help them navigate their recovery, access vital services, and work toward independent living. This is a role for someone with empathy, resilience, and the confidence to work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Do

  • Be a steady hand & listening ear: Offer emotional support, guidance, and reassurance to residents.

  • Support recovery: Help residents access counselling, rehab, and other addiction services.

  • Secure housing futures: Assist with finding permanent accommodation and sustaining tenancies.

  • Work as one team: Collaborate with counsellors, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

  • Manage risks: Keep the environment safe and supportive for all.

  • Keep track: Maintain accurate, confidential records of support provided.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: Background in a homeless hostel, addiction services, or similar setting.

  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of homelessness, addiction, and recovery principles.

  • Skills:

    • Excellent communication & people skills

    • Flexibility for shifts, including evenings/weekends

    • Crisis management & conflict resolution abilities

    • Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding

  • Qualifications: Social care or addiction-related qualifications are desirable.

What's In It for You

✅ Competitive hourly rate (£13.32)
✅ Ongoing training & professional development
✅ Supportive, close-knit team
✅ Genuine opportunities to progress in your career
✅ The knowledge that your work truly changes lives

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring hope and stability to those who need it most, send us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit.

Apply for this job