Casual - Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casual Support Officer to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing essential support to vulnerable individuals, helping them achieve greater independence and wellbeing. You'll be involved in assessing needs, setting SMART goals, and ensuring clients are informed and empowered. The organization values diversity and invests in employee development, making it a fulfilling place to work. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong communication and teamwork skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Investment in Learning and Development

Wide Range of Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals in a support role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to prioritize client needs.
• Provide holistic support through SMART goal planning.
• Maintain accurate records of client support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

IT Skills

Experience with Vulnerable People

Flexibility

Housing Sector Knowledge

Job description

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Casual SupportOfficer

Salary: £14.02 per hour

Working Hours: As required

Location: Arlington House, Arlington

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don'tmeet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Casual Support Officer

We believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement.You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out assessment to identify and prioritize needs
• Use SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support
• Create an environment that promotes opportunities for customers to develop, learn and enable skills towards independence
• Provide a comprehensive support planning service to customers in line with the department’s policies, procedures, and approach
• Ensure customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities regarding the service and are enabled and empowered to get involved in the running of the service through consultation and participation
• Set up and maintain customer files and ensure that accurate and up to date records are kept of support provided to customers in accordance with HCS policies

About You

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for all of our customers.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people with a range of needs in a support capacity
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with and respect the needs of vulnerable people
• Excellent team working skills
• Housing sector knowledge
• Strong IT skills to manage and maintain administration and recording systems
• Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements
• Flexibility to cover shifts, sometimes at short notice

Why Riverside?

One Housing Group is now part of Riverside.At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.