We currently have an exciting and rewarding opportunity available for an experienced Peripatetic Housing Support Worker to join our team, to support our 4 schemes in the Bridgend area, providing a housing related floating support service for people aged 55 and over.
This is a temporary role (up until January 2026) working 18 hours per week.
What you'll do
This role will be key in providing a personalised informed service in accordance with our service users’ needs. You will be working in close partnership with all relevant agencies and local networks to support individuals to develop independent living skills to enable them to sustain a tenancy by assisting them with daily living skills to remain as independent as possible.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role you will have experience of supporting individuals with varying support needs. You will have a good understanding of the changing needs of individuals with a sound working knowledge of the Housing Benefits system. You will need excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and build supportive relationships.
A qualification in Social Care or related discipline is desirable, but not essential.
You will need a full, current driving licence and use of a vehicle.
Benefits
* Pay rate of £12.55 per hour
* Fully paid induction and training programme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
* ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
* We are a Family Friendly organisation
* Develop with the support of our Learning and Development team
Opportunities for development
We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.
Next steps
If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact Madeleine on Madeleine.Viader@hafod.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform where you can upload your CV.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 30 January (in person at Brocastle Manor, Bridgend)
Customer interviews: Friday 31 January between 2:00pm and 3:00pm
If successful for this role a DBS check will be required.
Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
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