Housing Support Worker Needed!
- Rate of Pay: £15.15ph PAYE, £19.79ph Umbrella
- Location: Richmond
- Nearest Train Station: Richmond Overground Station
- Timing: Monday-Friday 9-5
- Contract: 2-3 Months initially (likely extension and potential permanent contract)
Purpose of the service:
Work in a accommodation based service for 11 ex-offenders, the service focuses on increasing their independence during their up to 2 and a half year stay. Service users are solely low - medium level risk, all of which are thoroughly risk assessed and interviewed upon referral
Key Duties:
- Support clients in adhering to HDC/Bail conditions.
- Oversee a case load of 6-7 clients, directly working with each client through 1-1 support sessions, helping them with their allowance, budgets, making payments, independent living skills, managing meetings with their probation officer, making sure they attend their MAPA meetings when necessary
- Develop realistic, person-centred Support Plans.
- Provide weekly support to help residents achieve their goals.
- Assist residents with Housing Benefit applications to avoid rent arrears.
- Manage properties to maintain Decent Homes Standards.
- Complete referrals to specialist support agencies as needed.
Expectations:
- Ability to create person-centred support plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Enhanced DBS Required
Apply now to make a difference to those in need of a second chance!
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