Assistant Support Worker

London, Greater London (On-site)
Greater London
£28,683 - £29,487 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

About the role

We have two exciting opportunities for Assistant Support Workers (known internally as Duty Worker) to join two of our fantastic services. You can develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.  

Available vacancies: 

1 x Haringey Complex Needs Service, Haringey

1 x Chichester Road Care Home, North Camden

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in supporting service users with multiple or complex needs including in substance use and mental health. Our aim is to support people who have recently been sleeping rough, or who may be experiencing long term homelessness and work with them to develop the skills, networks and confidence to live independently in the community. 

In these roles you will jointly manage the safe day to day running of the project with other members of the team and provide basic support and advice to clients.  

About you 

These are fantastic roles for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers. In addition you will have: 

  • Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment and good communication skills.  

  • Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people. 

  • A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills. 

We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know! 

How to apply 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on 2nd April 2026 

Interview and assessments on: 15th April 2026 

What we offer 

  • Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities  

  • A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace 

  • Great Pay and Other Benefits  

Organisation
St Mungo's View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 20 March 2026
Closing date: 01 April 2026 at 10:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Social / Support Work

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