Lead Support Worker
Newcastle- Hawthorn House and surrounding areas
Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw)
Salary £24,664 per annum, and great colleague benefits including Health Cash Plan
Driving essential
Home, a place where you belong
Want to be part of a team that really cares and empowers you to help change customers lives for the better? As our Support Coordinator youll be at the heart of supporting our customers who are at risk of homelessness, many with a mental health diagnosis.
Personal care will not be needed in this role, however if you work in a care / personal care role, we would love to hear about your other transferable skills you can offer.
Youll really make a difference each day as you help customers achieve their hopes, aspirations and successfully moving on with a positive future.Amazing we know!
Typical day as a Lead Support Worker (internally known as a support coordinator)
1. Engagement - You could be cooking with customers, supporting with budgeting, attending a probation / substance misuse meeting.
2. Creating and delivering support plans. Working collaboratively with customers and in partnership with our clinical teams.
3. Working closely with external agencies so that there is a seamless approach to support.
4. Support with tenancy guidance and benefit maximisation.
5. Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and r...