Support Worker Homelessness

Posted 2 May by Building Recruitment Company
Salary negotiable
Guildford , Surrey
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Building Recruitment Company
  • Homelessness
  • Support Worker
  • Supported Accommodation
Support Worker (Homelessness)

LOCATION:    Guildford, Surrey
SALARY:        £24,000 – £25,000 per annum
DURATION:Permanent
HOURS:           37.5hrs per week (Including 1 to 2 sleep in shifts per week and 1 weekend shift per month)

ROLE SUMMARY:
  • You will be working for a large national charity who provide housing and support to homeless and vulnerable adults - joining a small and friendly team of Support Workers working in their Guildford service.
  • Support and accompany residents to attend essential appointments and signpost residents to relevant services and community-based projects.
  • Actively engage clients in their support and developing and improving our services.
  • Help assess potential new residents.
  • Liaise with external agencies.
  • Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans based on the residents’ identified support needs to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
  
  • Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with the organisation values, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.
  • Be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
  • Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
  • Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations and have a high level of resilience.
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
  • Be able to participate in our 24-hour shift rota system (sleep-ins)
  
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Experience supporting vulnerable service users.
  • A DBS certificate or willingness to apply for a new one (we would cover costs)
  
For more information on this role please contact Nathan Jackson on or apply with an up-to-date CV.

Reference: 52579035

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