Support Worker - Martin House

Hightown Housing Association

Support Worker - Martin House

Salary Not Specified

Hightown Housing Association, St Julians, St. Albans

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 18 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 84033fb6c9214586940091f73212b68d

Full Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours) Support Worker at Martin House in St Albans covering maternity leave until August 2025.

This will be across 3 days including the below shifts:

1:15pm - 9:15pm every Monday & Thursday then 8am - 4pm alternating every Saturday/Sunday.

  • Martin House provides 24 hours supported housing for 16 vulnerable homeless individuals

  • Providing housing related support to service users from a homeless background.


  • We aim to provide accommodation and support to improve the quality of the resident s lives and develop skills towards independent living in the future. Residents are issued with a licence agreement. This sets out their rights and responsibilities as a resident.

    Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to:
  • Provide Housing related support to residents, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community.

  • Write support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

  • Support our services users with substance/alcohol misuse and recovery.

  • Work in partnership with specialist providers eg- community mental health teams.

    If you have previously worked in a care setting or health & social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you!


  • We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment and people who are driven by the desire to make a difference with the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults.

    You will need to be able to:
  • Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working

  • Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support

  • Be flexible in your approach to work

  • Have a commitment to equality and diversity

  • Take a positive approach to supporting people


  • It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work.

    In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (Pro-Rota for part time staff)

  • 15,210 pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract

  • Regular support from your line manager and colleagues

  • Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

  • Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary

  • Annual salary and cost of living review

  • Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing

  • Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support

  • Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary

  • Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us

  • Friendly and supportive team environment

  • Employee assistance helpline

  • Mileage paid for car usage