Support Worker - Female Only
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, Manchester |
| Cwmni: | Riverside |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5545 |
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Job Title: Support Worker - Female Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,549.63 Per Annum (£27,722.51 Per Annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 week rolling rota covering 7.5 hour shifts from 7.30am-10.00pm some weekend working included
Location: The Beeches, Manchester
Based in Fallowfield, Manchester, The Beeches is a 24 hour service providing short term supported housing for 22 women aged 18-25 who are experiencing homelessness. Our women’s service also includes Stopover a 10 bed project, nearby which is staffed 9-5.
The post is primarily based at The Beeches but also includes some shift cover at Stopover if required. The Beeches operates a rota system and includes some weekend and bank holiday working
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic team player to join our dedicated staff team
All of our customers should demonstrate a motivation and commitment to engage in our support service and work towards developing independent living skills and employment during their stay.
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Support Worker - Female Only
It is the Support Worker’s role to encourage and motivate customers, some with complex needs, to achieve their goals and prepare for more independent future. This is achieved via the Support Worker co producing risk and needs assessments and a person centred support plan with their customers. Our Support Workers are also required to facilitate group work sessions to raise customers’ skills and awareness in topics such as Money Matters, independent living skills, employment and training etc.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered
For an informal chat please contact Janet Wilkinson (07976 093 310 ) (Wed to Fri) or Steph Egan Wiper (Mon to Wed) 07876 817537.