Stonewater
Stonewater provides affordable housing, managing and developing homes across the UK.
Provide person‑centred support to young homeless residents to achieve independence.
2 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Consulting
Project Management
Construction Services
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Social Housing
Role
Description
case management
assessments
goal planning
individual support
group support
client liaison
As a Support Worker you will help residents take meaningful steps toward independence by understanding their goals, strengths, and aspirations, and supporting them to build confidence and purpose. Whether navigating a challenging moment or celebrating a personal milestone, your support will have a lasting impact.
You will manage a caseload of residents, guiding them through referrals, interviews, and assessments with empathy and professionalism. Once they join the service you will be their key point of contact—welcoming them, building trust, and delivering tailored one‑to‑one and group support focused on outcomes, empowerment, and realising potential.
Requirements
homelessness
housing benefits
collaboration
communication
professionalism
dbs
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals, especially knowledge of homelessness.
- Strong understanding of housing and benefits advice.
- Ability to collaborate with specialist agencies such as mental health teams and youth services.
- Proven ability to build trust, motivate, and foster meaningful relationships.
- Excellent communication skills with an adaptable approach to different people and situations.
- Integrity, professionalism, and clear understanding of boundaries and safeguarding.
- Ability to pass a satisfactory DBS check, provide references, and hold a valid Right to Work.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
- satisfactory references
- valid right to work document
Company
Overview
- Committed to providing affordable and high-quality homes nationwide.
- Supports communities through essential housing solutions with a large portfolio of homes.
- Operates across diverse regions, offering both new-build homes and property refurbishments.
- Focuses on creating sustainable and vibrant communities, prioritizing resident well-being and long-term development.
- Known for adopting an innovative approach to address housing shortages.
- Manages projects ranging from small-scale residential developments to large-scale urban regeneration efforts.
- Aims to make a lasting impact on communities beyond just providing housing.
- Collaborates with local authorities, private organizations, and charities for a comprehensive housing approach.
Culture + Values
- Vision: everyone to have the opportunity to have a place that they can call home.
- Mission: offer good quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.
- Everything we do is driven by our Vision ... and underpinned by our Mission and Strategic Plan.
Environment + Sustainability
65.3% SHIFT Score
Environmental Performance Rating
Achieved a 65.3% score in the Financial Year 2023–24, reflecting strong environmental performance metrics.
77% EPC Homes
Energy Efficiency Standard
More than 77% of homes meet the EPC C or higher rating, ensuring energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
209 Retrofit Upgrades
Energy Efficiency Program
Completed energy-efficiency upgrades on 209 homes in FY 2023–24, contributing to overall sustainability goals.
6 Trees per Home
Sustainability Initiative
Plants six trees for every new home built, enhancing biodiversity and carbon sequestration efforts.
- Net zero target by 2050 as per 2021–25 Environmental Strategy.
- SHIFT Gold accreditation achieved three years in a row (2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24).
- Over 96% of waste is recycled; 80% of materials responsibly sourced; 100% resident access to energy‑efficiency advice; 90%+ homes at low risk of overheating; 95%+ homes at low risk of flooding.
- Retrofit programme completed energy-efficiency upgrades on 209 homes in 2023–24.
- Developed net-zero carbon new‑build homes (54 homes at Ringmer Bishops Lane) featuring PV, heat pumps, EV charge‑points, thermally efficient windows, biodiversity measures.
- Launched Greenoak Centre of Excellence Nov 2023 to pioneer sector-wide decarbonisation and zero-carbon solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
Top-10 ranking
Ethnicity Awards
Achieved Top-10 ranking for both Outstanding Employer and Employee Networking Group in the Ethnicity Awards.
Four-time winner
Ethnicity Award
Recognized as a four-time winner of the Ethnicity Award for race inclusion.
- Alliance gender network supports menopause: monthly listening groups, two Menopause Champions, Menopause Policy & Guidance; paid HRT pre-payment certificates; working towards Menopause Friendly accreditation.
- Inspire disability network: Disability Confident Employer progressing to Leader; carers and neurodiversity listening groups; assessment fund for neurodiversity assessments; provided Microsoft Read & Write tool.
- Spectrum LGBTQ+ network visible in community via Pride event attendance and internal LGBTQ+ History Month events.