Support Worker

Do you have great listening and communication skills and an interest in supporting vulnerable people in Islington?  

We are looking for people to join our teams in Islington as Support Workers (known internally as a Project Worker). Across our services we support people through semi-independent Housing, specialist mental health or complex needs accommodation and a variety of other accommodation options. We are committed to working with a Recovery Based Approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join the team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:   

• Working with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.  

• Providing practical and personal support in an approachable, caring and person centred way.  

• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.  

• Working as part of the dedicated team on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

About you 

Above all we are looking for enthusiastic people who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.  

• If you have good interpersonal and listening skills; patience and resilience we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. 

• If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people; personal experience of homelessness yourself and some experience of supporting vulnerable people through a process of change we encourage you to apply.  

How to apply 

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

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. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 1 May 

Interview and assessments on: Monday 13 May