Floating Support Worker
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 to £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | FWFSWOXF0925 |
Summary
Are you passionate about tackling homelessness and making a real difference in people’s lives? Our client is looking for a Part-Time Floating Support Worker to help sustain the effective delivery of the Housing First approach across Oxfordshire.
In this role, you will work closely with the Oxfordshire Homeless Alliance, a collaborative network of Housing Associations and Local Authorities, to identify, engage, and support individuals in need of stable housing. You’ll play a vital part in connecting tenants with essential services and activities, empowering them to rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve a diverse range of tasks, including:
• Providing flexible support across the Cherwell district, assisting the Housing First team with client engagement, key working sessions, and risk-responsive support.
• Ensuring consistent coverage and resilient support, particularly during staff absences.
• Helping to develop and document individualised support plans that prioritise client choice and independence.
• Representing our client at relevant meetings and advocating for Housing First principles with housing providers and local authorities.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, risk assessments, and safeguarding records using our client’s database.
• Assisting the Housing First Project Manager with data collection and reporting.
• Encouraging clients to participate in wider charitable projects and development opportunities.
• Approaching the role with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset.
What We’re Looking For
• Someone who is empathetic, proactive, and committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
• A team player who is flexible and able to adapt to different challenges.
• An individual who aligns with the core principles of Housing First and is passionate about client-led support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and impactful team, helping to change lives across Oxfordshire.
In this role, you will work closely with the Oxfordshire Homeless Alliance, a collaborative network of Housing Associations and Local Authorities, to identify, engage, and support individuals in need of stable housing. You’ll play a vital part in connecting tenants with essential services and activities, empowering them to rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve a diverse range of tasks, including:
• Providing flexible support across the Cherwell district, assisting the Housing First team with client engagement, key working sessions, and risk-responsive support.
• Ensuring consistent coverage and resilient support, particularly during staff absences.
• Helping to develop and document individualised support plans that prioritise client choice and independence.
• Representing our client at relevant meetings and advocating for Housing First principles with housing providers and local authorities.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, risk assessments, and safeguarding records using our client’s database.
• Assisting the Housing First Project Manager with data collection and reporting.
• Encouraging clients to participate in wider charitable projects and development opportunities.
• Approaching the role with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset.
What We’re Looking For
• Someone who is empathetic, proactive, and committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
• A team player who is flexible and able to adapt to different challenges.
• An individual who aligns with the core principles of Housing First and is passionate about client-led support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and impactful team, helping to change lives across Oxfordshire.