Job Description

Support People Towards Independent Living - Join Our Liverpool Team

Rewarding role supporting people in Bedspace properties to transition into secure housing. Multi-agency work across Liverpool.

About the Role

Our support workers, based within our family and single adult services, provide personalised 1:1 support to individuals and families preparing to move into long-term, independent housing.

You'll deliver structured independence sessions focused on building essential life skills -- such as budgeting, property maintenance, accessing employment or education, and applying for housing. These sessions are tailored to each person's individual strengths, needs, and goals.

You'll be supporting people currently living in

Bedspace-managed temporary accommodation across the Liverpool region

. The role involves close partnership working with Liverpool City Council, local authorities, and housing systems like Property Pool Plus to help people take the next step towards a stable home.

Due to the travel required, a

full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

is essential.

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for helping people progress, who's ready for a rewarding, fast-paced role with real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of individuals and families, supporting them in Bedspace accommodation across the Liverpool region Deliver practical support focused on developing independent living skills Liaise with key agencies including Social Workers, healthcare professionals, DWP, the Police, and housing platforms like Property Pool Plus Carry out weekly property checks and ensure living environments remain safe, clean, and suitable Promote physical and emotional wellbeing, and de-escalate challenging behaviour when required Support access to work, education, or training Signpost to appropriate support services, including mental health, substance misuse, or domestic abuse services Keep clear, professional records and write reports assessing progress and support needs

Requirements

Experience supporting (not caring for) individuals or families to gain independence Good knowledge of safeguarding for adults and children Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (insured for business use) Willing to travel across the Liverpool region NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to complete) Confident IT user with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Please see the YouTube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview on Bedspace Outreach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlN9TGBweo

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we've supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we support are appointed.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for gaps.

At present Bedspace is unable to provide sponsorships.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,171.80 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

We DO NOT offer sponsorship for any of our roles (PLEASE DO NOT APPLY)
Experience:

working with vulnerable service user: 1 year (required) Report writing: 1 year (required) working with multi agencies: 1 year (preferred) support (not care): 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

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