£24K/yr to £25K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Support Worker Homelessness

Posted by Building Recruitment Company.

  • Homelessness
  • Support Worker
  • Supported Accommodation

Support Worker (Homelessness)

LOCATION:

Guildford, Surrey

SALARY:

£24,000 – £25,000 per annum

DURATION:

Permanent

HOURS:

37.5hrs per week (Including 1 to 2 sleep in shifts per week and 1 weekend shift per month)

ROLE SUMMARY:

  • You will be working for a large national charity who provide housing and support to homeless and vulnerable adults - joining a small and friendly team of Support Workers working in their Guildford service.
  • Support and accompany residents to attend essential appointments and signpost residents to relevant services and community-based projects.
  • Actively engage clients in their support and developing and improving our services.
  • Help assess potential new residents.
  • Liaise with external agencies.
  • Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans based on the residents' identified support needs to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with the organisation values, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.
  • Be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
  • Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
  • Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations and have a high level of resilience.
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
  • Be able to participate in our 24-hour shift rota system (sleep-ins)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience supporting vulnerable service users.
  • A DBS certificate or willingness to apply for a new one (we would cover costs)

For more information on this role please contact

Nathan Jackson

on or apply with an up-to-date CV.