Weekend Support Worker


Company:	The Nelson Trust
Salary:	£25,000 to £26,500 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Stroud, GL5 2QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction and trauma to build safer, more stable futures. Within our residential women’s service in Stroud, we offer trauma-informed care in a structured, supportive environment where recovery can begin and lives can be rebuilt.

Our approach is shaped by years of experience and colleagues with lived experience, creating a culture grounded in empathy and real insight, enabling us to support both practical needs and lasting recovery.

We are looking for a Weekend Recovery Support Worker to join our team, supporting women in residential treatment and helping to maintain a safe, calm and supportive environment across weekend hours.

What does that look like day to day?

Supporting recovery at the weekend means creating a relaxed but structured environment, including:

Being a consistent and reassuring presence, helping clients feel safe and supported throughout the day

Encouraging engagement in weekend activities, groups and recovery-focused work

Supporting everyday needs, from wellbeing to practical tasks such as medication and appointments

Facilitating check-ins, house meetings and reflective work to maintain connection to recovery

Responding calmly to challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all clients

How we support you

We recognise the importance of weekend roles in maintaining consistent care, and we are committed to supporting you as part of the team.

Salary: £25,000 - £26,500 (pro rata depending on experience)

Hours: 16 per week (8am–4:30pm, alternate weekends)

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

This role will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our clients and have a flexible approach to work, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those seeking recovery.

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

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