Support Worker Part-time - 25.9 hours per week

We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

We've also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

We have a great opportunity in our Lucy Adams team for a Support Worker (Part-time - 25.9 hours per week) to deliver Housing Related Support to residents within Lucy Adams services by ensuring completion of person-centred risk assessments and support plans. You will be required to refer to and work alongside partner support agencies to effectively cater for all support needs presented by residents, with the aim to support and enable residents to maximise their potential and move on successfully to independent living accommodation.

Part-time position of 25.9 hours per week - we can be flexible on working patterns.

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

• Provision of a person-centred approach when delivering and reviewing Support Plans and Risk Assessments for each resident within the organisations policies and procedures
• To promote, support and ensure fair access and inclusion for each resident at every point throughout the service and to ensure each resident has the opportunity to maximise their potential and achieve positive outcomes
• To contribute to team process of new referrals and completing risk assessments with potential applicants for discussion as a team
• Encourage, accompany and assist residents to access services where appropriate and identified in their Support Plan
• Sourcing and maintaining effective networks with statutory and other external agencies to benefit residents

We are looking for someone who has...

• Experience in relating effectively with individuals in an empathetic way
• Experience of working with individuals with mental health, drug or alcohol related issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Awareness of importance of confidentiality and data protection

• Knowledge of issues leading to homelessness
• Computer literacy and ability to learn new IT systems
• Current Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of up to £17,520.27 (FTE 25,028.95) plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum

• We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds

• Access to Havebury Saver, to enable you to receive discounts for certain retailers'

• Flexible working around a 25.9-hour week

• Annual Leave - 28 days per year FTE (pro-rata for the part-time hours), (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year

• Pension - between 5% - 10% dependant on individual contribution, with life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.

• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.

• Competitive medical cashback plan

"At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay."

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.