Working hours: 18.75 hours per week
Interview date: To be confirmed
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives?
Do you want the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team, with exciting opportunities around training and progression?
We are seeking to recruit an experienced support worker to join our existing team. George Williams House is a self-contained accommodation unit for 15 households. The role of Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving outcomes for vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for working closely with our young people and families, developing and delivering a programme of high-quality support which promotes clients’ choice and control.
Our aim is to support young people and families by providing a settled period of accommodation during which time staff can help them to develop their capacity, self-esteem and life skills to enable them to live independently in the community.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements
2. Be committed to supporting the service to become Ofsted registered.
3. Legislation relating to Health & Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff
4. Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
5. A positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
6. The ability to work in a busy environment, be solutions focused, show good time management skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
7. Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
To find out more about the role please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, you can contact Service Manager, Danielle Jones on .