RGB Recruitment
Support Worker – Veterans – Complex Needs
Location: Honiton (supporting customers across Honiton & Exeter)
Pay:£15.34 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: 3-Month Temporary Assignment (to October 2026)
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, with 1 Saturday in every 6
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people to rebuild their lives?
We're looking for a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting veterans and individuals who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people with complex needs move towards independent living.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing a small caseload of 5–8 customers, allowing you to provide high-quality, person-centred support.
- Developing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments.
- Supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse and housing-related issues.
- Working closely with external agencies, landlords, healthcare professionals and support services.
- Promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every individual you support.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding and risk management processes.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults or people with complex needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
- Confidence managing challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Knowledge of housing-related support and safeguarding practices (desirable).
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (desirable).
Enhanced DBS required.
Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Carol Jones:
Or send your CV today for immediate consideration.
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