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Women's Specific Floating Support Worker

Change Grow Live
Pay £27861.26-32002.35 per year
Location Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Contract time Full time, part time, contract

The Breakroom Take

6.8

Rated 6.8 out of 10, based on 83 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job
  • Respectful managers

About Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. They specialise in support for people struggling with addiction, as well as criminal justice, housing and wellbeing services.

Job description from Change Grow Live

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives and grow as individuals.

This is an innovative new service, working specifically with women with housing and recovery needs. As a Floating Support Recovery Worker within Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire, you will work with clients in structured treatment that are entering, or are on a path to enter a housing crisis.

You will actively engage with women and the services they need to support improved health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Providing wrap around support including practical, emotional, and social aspects of preventing homelessness and maintaining a tenancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience in a similar field, who wants to make a difference in working within a new Floating Support service for women throughout Nottinghamshire.

Where: Nottinghamshire Countywide

When: We're looking to get the right person into the team ASAP

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Full Time

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until the 31st March 2026

Responsibilities

About the role:
  • Establish effective communication and referral pathways for women who are at risk of homelessness and in contact with other health and care agencies.
  • Provide wrap around support in emergency/temporary/supported accommodations across Nottinghamshire.
  • Prioritise caseload depending on crisis intervention and severity of needs.
  • Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid.
  • Work closely with the local authority, Health & Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to preventing Homelessness and improve joint working.

About you:
  • An understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with drug and alcohol use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employment and personal relationships
  • Minimum of 12 months experience facilitating successful tenancy sustainment and working to achieve positive community connections
  • Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs
  • The ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour
  • Ability to travel throughout Nottinghamshire effectively

We provide:
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Paid 'wellbeing hour' each week along with a access to the Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc
  • A friendly and supportive team working in a dynamic environment
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we'd love to talk to you.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Genuine occupational requirements - Please note it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the successful applicant to be female.

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

James Bunning | james.bunning@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Job insights from Breakroom

Support workers

Support workers help vulnerable people to live independently

What you’ll do as a support worker:

  • Check the needs and progress of the individuals you are supporting
  • Help with daily tasks like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits
  • Provide physical care and support including, bathing, dressing, cooking and feeding
  • Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Helping with personal care
  • Physical activity
  • Emotionally demanding duties
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone

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Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Change Grow Live pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    93% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Change Grow Live pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    84% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Change Grow Live get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    72% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Change Grow Live pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Change Grow Live?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Change Grow Live?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Change Grow Live good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Change Grow Live feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Change Grow Live get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Change Grow Live?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Change Grow Live enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    71% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Change Grow Live recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Change Grow Live?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Change Grow Live?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 45% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Change Grow Live head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    83% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Change Grow Live is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Change Grow Live

What Change Grow Live employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Helping people

    Worst thing

    Not enough staff

    5.5

    Recovery worker at Change Grow Live, February 2025

  • Best thing

    The group of recovery workers are very nice

    Worst thing

    My team leader is always stressing us and being rude

    6.7

    Criminal justice recovery worker at Change Grow Live, November 2024

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  • Best thing

    Seeing the clients make progress in their recovery is very rewarding

    Worst thing

    Management are toxic, sick leave is monitored, no support, low morale

    1.4

    Recovery worker at Change Grow Live, September 2024

  • Best thing

    the ability to work independently, with support available if needed

    Worst thing

    Workload

    8.5

    Team leader at Change Grow Live, June 2024

  • Best thing

    It’s a great team

    Worst thing

    Too much to do

    7.3

    Recovery worker at Change Grow Live, August 2023

  • Best thing

    The work is very rewarding.

    Worst thing

    Time pressure and bullying.

    3.0

    Recovery worker at Change Grow Live, August 2023

  • Best thing

    some staff

    Worst thing

    the senior management

    2.7

    Team leader at Change Grow Live, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Really great team colleagues.
    Teamwork makes the dream work.
    Easy to get to work
    ‘Well being’ hour once a week.
    Flexible working if you ask
    Career progression
    Training in the job
    Have options for a great pension

    Worst thing

    Short staffed
    Not enough resources in health and social care
    Having to be thick skinned when patients are abusive

    9.9

    Senior support worker at Change Grow Live, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Pay

    Worst thing

    Lack of career progression

    8.5

    Team leader at Change Grow Live, April 2021

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