Job Description
We are currently recruiting Support Practitioners on a part time basis for our housing related support framework service.
THE HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT FRAMEWORK SERVICE:
Delivers a package of person-centred housing related care and support to enable adults with a physical or learning disability to live in their own homes as independently as possible. The care and support is tailored to each individuals needs and includes advice, guidance and delivery of:
* Maintaining and managing independent accommodation
* Setting up and maintaining essential utilities
* Accessing specialist advice or agencies
* Maximising benefit entitlements
* Money and debt management
* Liaising with other professionals
* Accessing training, voluntary work, education and employment
* Developing independent living skills
* Access to client involvement groups
* Encouraging positive neighbour relationships and involvement in the local community
* Appropriate use of leisure time
* Personal Care
The service is open to anyone over the age of 18 meeting the criteria and living in North East Lincolnshire. The Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver Personal Care.
Shifts vary and include evening and weekend work.
The successful candidate must have:
* An understanding of Person Centred approaches to care and support
* An understanding of Risk Management
* The ability to engage with a complex and challenging Service User group
* The ability to communicate at all levels
* Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within their own homes
* Work positively with new demands and changes
* The ability to treat people with dignity and respect
* Compassion and empathy
* The ability to work within a team and on your own initiative
Salary -£20,332 per annum
Benefits
We offer:
* An extensive specialised training programme including NVQ levels 2-5
* An attractive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Membership to a private health scheme
* An Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling support and free legal and health advice
* Essential travel expenses
* Company sick pay following completion of 2 years' service
* Succession planning within the organisation so employees have opportunity to progress
* A family friendly environment
How to apply
You can apply online using the application form on our website. Alternatively email or call us to request an application form or full job description.
Please note only completed application forms will be considered for the role.
Closing date for applications:12:00pm on Friday 7th February 2025.
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