Floating Support Worker

Tai Pawb; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tai Pawb in Newport is seeking a dedicated Floating Support Worker to join the Pathways Floating Support Team. This full-time role follows Monday–Friday office hours, with flexibility to meet the needs of our customers and the people we support.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including those with an offending history or substance-use challenges. You’ll work with partner services to coordinate tailored, holistic help that helps people

Qualifications

• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible.
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player.
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations.
• An understanding of the challenges faced around homelessness and challenges around supporting those with complex needs.
• Hold a driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Following safe working practices, such as the Lone working policy.
• Travelling to the people we support’s homes, or neutral venues where identified and agreed.
• Engaging and interacting positively with the people we support to establish goals to work towards.
• Providing support, advice and guidance on finances, health, welfare benefits, housing options, digital inclusion and tenancy management skills.
• Working with external agencies and signposting the people we support to the appropriate services suited to their needs.

Skills

passion to help others

initiative

ability to handle difficult situations

understanding homelessness

driving licence

Job description

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A full-time, Floating Support Worker to join our Newport Pathways Floating Support Team. You will be required to work Monday-Fri office hours, although flexibility is required to meet the needs of our customers.

This service primarily supports individuals who have an offending history and/or face challenges with substance use.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds while making a meaningful difference to their lives. As part of our experienced team of Floating Support Workers, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred support to help individuals achieve positive outcomes.

You will have the autonomy to plan and structure your week, ensuring each individual receives the best possible support. Working closely with partner services and external agencies, you will help ensure that the people we support receive tailored, coordinated support that meets their needs.

• Following safe working practices, such as the Lone working policy
• Travelling to the people we support’s homes, or neutral venues where identified and agreed
• Engaging and interacting positively with the people we support to establish goals to work towards
• Providing support, advice and guidance on finances, health, welfare benefits, housing options, digital inclusion and tenancy management skills
• Working with external agencies and signposting the people we support to the appropriate services suited to their needs

Skills and Experience Needed

• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
• An understanding of the challenges faced around homelessness and challenges around supporting those with complex needs.
• Hold a driving licence and have access to a car

Full list of duties and can found on the Job description.

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