Support Worker

Support Worker – Totnes
Temporary Contract | 4–8 Weeks | Full-Time
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported housing service based in Totnes. This is a short-term temporary opportunity (4–8 weeks) supporting vulnerable individuals to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and access appropriate services.
This role is well suited to someone with previous experience in supported housing, homelessness, or community-based support, who is confident managing risk, safeguarding concerns, and working in a person-centred way.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users within supported accommodation and/or through visiting support
• Support individuals to manage their tenancies, including housing-related issues, welfare benefits, budgeting, and daily living skills
• Complete regular welfare checks, health & safety inspections, and property checks
• Develop, review, and maintain person-centred support and risk management plans
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure
• Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated support
• Maintain accurate case notes and records using internal systems
• Promote independence, wellbeing, equality, and inclusion at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience working in supported housing, homelessness, or a similar support-based role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries
• Confident communicator with good written and IT skills (MS Word, Outlook, basic systems)
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Enhanced DBS covering BOTH Adult and Child workforce (essential)
• Ability to commute to Totnes and work flexibly where required

Contract Details

• Location: Totnes
• Contract Length: 4–8 weeks (temporary)
• Hours: Full-time (rota-based, flexibility required)
• Start: ASAP, subject to DBS and references

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced Support Worker looking for immediate work within a supportive service.
📧 george.westhead@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208966