Hostel worker job and hostel support worker job
Your new company
Opportunity to work for leading social housing providers who put their clients and their welfare at the main focus of their vision and goals.
Your new role
Please note this is a shift work role and is a fixed term contract for 9 months-
* As a Specialist Support Worker, you will deliver high quality and effective support services based at a Complex Needs hostel.
* You will provide assertive outreach support to encourage people who have traditionally been hard to engage with to access treatment, health and accommodation services and to support individuals in gaining information that enables them to make informed choices about their lives and to better manage their emotional and personal wellbeing.
* The service promotes the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of customers whilst complying with the client's policies and procedures and the principles of good practice.
* You will provide support and advice in relation to housing and homelessness issues, benefit claims and advice, building skills to manage debts and budgeting, accessing community support groups, health and wellbeing services.
* The service operates Monday to Sunday and the possible shifts are: 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 1pm-9pm and 2pm-10pm. This role also involves street outreach and will include early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts finishing at 10pm.
What you'll need to succeed
* Are you able to work with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative?
* Are you able to develop networks and create a positive profile of the service?
* Do you have extensive knowledge of Welfare Benefits?
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work for a leading social housing provider.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #J-18808-Ljbffr