Compassionate Support Worker - Empower Independence

Home Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

DBS check paid

Pension contribution

Job summary

Home Group in Gloucester is seeking an empathetic support worker to help customers live independently and access housing/community services. You will assist individuals experiencing homelessness, work on a 3-week rolling rota, and support residents with dignity and respect.

Ideal candidates have a caring background, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and a flexible, person-centred approach. DBS check is paid, and benefits include health plans and pension options.

Qualifications

• Passion to support our customers to live their best lives.
• Experience of caring for others, professionally or personally.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, staying calm and positive under pressure.
• Recognise every customer is different and adopt a flexible, personal approach, listening to understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• You'll provide person-centred support, helping customers identify and achieve their goals, access housing/community services and develop the skills needed to live independently
• Encouraging independence and celebrating wins
• Creating a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first
• Working collaboratively to empower our customers
• Working in our service in Gloucester helping individuals experiencing homelessness

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Independent work

Customer support

Education

A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent

Job description

Home Group in Gloucester is seeking an empathetic support worker to help customers live independently and access housing/community services. You will assist individuals experiencing homelessness, work on a 3-week rolling rota, and support residents with dignity and respect.

Ideal candidates have a caring background, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and a flexible, person-centred approach. DBS check is paid, and benefits include health plans and pension options.