Location
South East London

Hours
22.5 hours per week, on a rota basis including weekends

Salary
£29,660 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering specialist mental health support within a small, community-based service in Southwark. You’ll work with individuals with complex needs, empowering them to move forward, build independence, and live fulfilling lives. Working in a hands-on, person-centred environment, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and positive space where customers can thrive.

You’ll support customers to build independence and sustain their tenancies, using a trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach tailored to individual needs. You’ll help people develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and maintaining their home, while working closely with mental health services, social care teams, and other partners to provide joined-up support. You’ll play a vital role in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, promoting wellbeing, and encouraging social inclusion by helping customers access education, training, and employment opportunities.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer
25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
Two additional paid volunteering days each year
Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
4 x salary life assurance
Up to 10% pension contribution

Experience
Experience of working with vulnerable individuals, including those with mental health needs, substance misuse, or complex backgrounds

About you
A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
Knowledge of housing management, welfare benefits, or willingness to learn
Ability to create and maintain support plans and risk assessments
Confidence to work independently, including lone working when required
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and partners
A compassionate, resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting people to achieve their potential

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; willingness to learn and relevant experience are essential