We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Hostel Support Worker on a temporary contract for approximately two months.
The role is covering 3 hostels based in Bedfordshire is full-time (37 hours per week) and offering a competitive rate depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.
Day to day duties will include:
Working collaboratively with the Resident Coaching Team to support each other to ensure
that residents always receive a consistent standard of positive attitude.
Carry out holistic assessments of new residents following referrals, devise and implement
support plans and risk management plans.
Carry out daily recordings to evidence the support given and ensure the internal system
reflects any changes relating to the resident.
Efficiently liaise with other professionals when needed such as social workers, solicitors,
translators, police and education providers.
Support all residents on-site and manage your own case load of clients by organising and
conducting coaching sessions, attending professionals’ meetings, making referrals to
external agencies if needed and offering person-centred support.
Provide assistance relating to benefit claims and personal contribution charges.
Support residents to learn independent life skills to enable a successful, planned move-on
into the community.
Participate in reflective practice sessions with the team with regards to supporting
residents with complex needs.
Attending networking and partnership meetings to gain support and ideas from external
organisations.
Understand and follow the organisations policies and procedures always, including Health and Safety, Fairness, Lone Working, SOVA and Child Protection, reporting any concerns as required under legislation and Local Authority procedures.
The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS and have experience in housing benefits and using Inform