We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to increasing diversity, particularly encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
If you’re not sure a role is right for you or feel there may be any perceived barriers to applying, please get in touch, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
Email: recruitment@connectionsupport.org.uk
Are you passionate about reducing homelessness?
Whether due to housing insecurity or poor mental health, more people are experiencing crises than ever before. At Connection Support, we believe in a future free from crisis, but when crises do happen, we’re there every step of the way.
Our Milton Keynes service provides short-term supported accommodation (28 days) for people who are homeless. We offer wrap-around support to help people gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
We’re recruiting full time Support Workers to join our team.
The impact you’ll have
Working as part of a team, you’ll support adults (18+) to access services and resources that help them move into sustainable accommodation and live independently. In this role, you will make a significant difference to people’s lives by helping them build stability, confidence, and hope for the future.
This may include:
- Housing options, benefits, employment, education, or training
- Accessing food banks, mental health support, and substance misuse services
- Building essential life skills such as budgeting and paying bills
- Re-establishing connections with family, friends, and the wider community
Role Details - Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 12-hour shifts (average 38.5 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern: (includes, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
- Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off
- Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off
- Shift Times: Currently under review and will be confirmed at interview, but are likely to fall between 7:00am and 10:00pm
- Salary: £27,418 - £28,541 per annum, dependent on experience
- Closing Date: Friday 22 May
- Interviews: Thursday 28 May
We encourage early applications, as we shortlist on a rolling basis and may close the advert early.
About You
You’ll share our passion for supporting people through both the challenges and successes in their journey. You believe in celebrating progress, however small, and walking alongside people on the difficult days too.
You will bring:
- Experience of working with people in supported accommodation who are experiencing homelessness or have a history of rough sleeping.
- Experience supporting individuals with additional needs, including substance misuse or mental health challenges.
- The ability to maintain accurate case notes and records, with a basic level of IT literacy.
- A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach to support.
As this role includes supporting people within the community, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred.
What We Offer In Return
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience to apply.
We have been named one of the UK’s top 10 charities to work for by Best Companies and offer a generous benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time), bank holidays, sick pay, health-related benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and more.
If you require any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
