Support Worker |London | £13.62/hr | 5 Months | 37.5 hrs/week

Are you an experienced Support Worker passionate about helping women with complex needs achieve independence?

NursLink is recruiting a Support Worker for Queen Mary Hostel, a women-only service in London SW1, providing supported housing for women with complex mental health and dual diagnosis needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-support, trauma-informed setting supporting women to live safely, develop life skills, and engage with services.

Key Details

• Role: Support Worker – women-only service

• Location: Queen Mary Hostel, 28 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1DX

• Start Date: 2nd Feb 2026

• Duration: 5 months

• Hours: 37.5 hrs/week – early (8:00–16:00) & late (13:00–21:00) shifts, alternate weekends

• Pay Rate: £13.62/hr 

• DBS: Enhanced (required on day one)

• Travel: Excellent tube and bus links (Victoria, Pimlico, St James’ Park)

• Breaks: 30 minutes per shift

• Lone Working: No

About the Scheme

Queen Mary Hostel supports 49 women in a high-support 24-hour service, and Chapter Street, a 10-bed step-down service, providing structured support for women transitioning to independent living. The service is women-only and caters to residents with complex mental health needs, dual diagnosis, and trauma backgrounds.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Hold a caseload of up to 10 residents, providing key working support

• Apply trauma-informed, psychologically informed approaches to engagement

• Lead and facilitate groups and activities

• Support residents with life skills, health, wellbeing, and access to services

• Complete duty tasks and contribute to team working

This role requires someone who is proactive, reliable, flexible, and motivated to go the extra mile for residents.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with vulnerable women in supported housing or homelessness settings

• Knowledge of mental health, dual diagnosis, and trauma-informed approaches

• Strong teamworking, communication, and engagement skills

• Ability to support and motivate women with complex needs

• Enhanced DBS – CQC standard

Training & Induction

• Full induction and shadowing provided

• Mandatory training modules included

• Health & Safety explained on site

Why Join NursLink at Queen Mary Hostel?

This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness and complex mental health challenges. Work as part of a dedicated, supportive team in central London while developing your skills in mental health support, dual diagnosis, and trauma-informed care. Apply Now!