Floating Support Worker

As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll build positive and professional relationships with clients, adapting to different environments and service needs.

You’ll need to be highly organised, open to change, and comfortable with working in different locations at short notice.

One week you might be working in our Exeter Supported Housing service, and the next, supporting our Outreach project in Weymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of services all whilst making a real impact!

Contract type: Permanent

Additional information

• Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends according to the project needs.
• This role involves travel across our various projects in the South West, including Exeter, Weymouth, and Mendip. As travel is a regular part of the role, please note that mileage and other travel expenses can be claimed back. Expense reimbursements are processed twice a month to help keep things smooth and timely.

About Julian House

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society.

We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

What you'll be doing

• Providing clients with advice and information to help them access appropriate services
• Ensure new clients understand their rights, responsibilities, and license agreements
• Supporting clients to move on from services in a planned and positive way
• Participate in outreach sessions supporting individuals who are sleeping rough

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience within the homelessness, housing or social care sector
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Commitment to person-centred support and continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs

There are many great reasons to join our team

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• You’ll be eligible for a Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Reflective Practise Sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture.

We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.

We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.

If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.