Weekend Support Worker

Job description

Weekend Support Worker
Make a meaningful difference supporting women with multiple and complex needs in a refuge and community setting. This weekend role suits someone compassionate, resilient and confident with safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidential information.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Support Practitioner, Project Worker, Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker
Please Note: Due to the nature of this service, this role is open to women only . This occupational requirement is applied in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and includes women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).
SALARY: £17,304 per annum (Actual) + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
WORKING HOURS: Saturday and Sunday, 8am–8pm
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Weekend Support Worker to help women build confidence, independence and safer futures within a supportive refuge environment.
Working alongside colleagues and partner agencies, the Weekend Support Worker will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support, practical guidance and structured activities.
The Weekend Support Worker will also welcome new residents, complete welfare and building checks, maintain accurate records and respond calmly to challenging situations.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Weekend Support Worker include:
Resident Support and Relationships: Build positive professional relationships, provide practical and emotional support and encourage independence and confidence
Activities and Life Skills: Deliver daily living skills, wellbeing, leisure, creative and therapeutic activities
Resident Induction: Welcome and induct new residents into the service
Safety and Welfare Checks: Promote a safe, supportive environment and complete regular welfare and building checks
Records and Confidentiality: Record important information accurately and maintain confidential records
Crisis and Behaviour Support: Respond calmly to challenging situations and provide appropriate support
Partnership Working: Work with criminal justice and support agencies to help residents achieve positive outcomes
Emergency Responsibilities: Act as Fire Warden and First Aider when required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
This role is open to women only . This is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature and context of the service
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Understanding of safeguarding
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Compassionate, empathetic and resilient, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Professional approach with appropriate boundaries and sensitivity when handling confidential information
Organised and able to maintain accurate records
Able to work the stated weekend pattern and bank holidays where required
Desirable
Previous experience in residential care, supporting women, criminal justice, behaviour change or housing support
Previous experience supporting people with multiple or complex needs
Previous experience facilitating groups or providing one-to-one support
Previous experience within a women's refuge or domestic abuse service
Knowledge of housing pathways and accommodation options for survivors
Medication experience or training
BENEFITS
Annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
Birthday day off
Option to buy additional annual leave
2 paid volunteer days each year
5% employer pension contribution, matched by a 5% employee contribution
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Assurance at 3 x salary
Annual salary review
Refer a Friend scheme
Access to a Benefit Hub with retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
All meals provided during shifts by in-house cooks
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15178
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexhill-on-Sea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English