Housing First Support Worker

Oasis Charitable Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Housing First Support Worker to provide personalized support to individuals facing multiple disadvantages. This full-time role involves empowering clients, fostering independence, and ensuring sustainable tenancies through a trauma-informed approach. You'll work within a supportive team, guided by Housing First principles, to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a transformative service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values every individual's right to a home and offers flexible support tailored to their unique needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred support to individuals.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide a strength-based support service.
• Empower individuals to increase independence and connectivity.

Skills

Person-centred support

Strength-based approach

Trauma-informed care

Community engagement

Harm reduction strategies

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Experience in support work

Job description

Housing First Support Worker – Gateshead

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear and South Tyneside

£23,588 per annum (The band goes up to £24,588 per annum, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews).

Full-time role:
37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm across a 7-day rota).

Key Overview:

The Housing First Support Worker will be responsible for coordinating and providing a person-centred, strength-based support service to create long-term sustainable tenancies by empowering individuals, increasing independence, and maximising connectivity with the local community.

All activity will be underpinned by the following Housing First Principles:

• People have the right to a home
• Flexible support is provided for as long as it is needed
• Housing and support are separate
• People have choice and control over all aspects of their lives
• The service is based upon individual strengths, goals, and aspirations
• An active engagement approach is used
• A harm reduction approach is used.

Reporting to the Housing First Team Leader, the Housing First Support Worker is responsible for coordinating and providing a personalised, trauma-informed support service to people experiencing multiple disadvantages and systemic exclusion in line with Housing First Principles.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria, and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered charity no. 1107554.

To apply for this role, please use the Apply link below. Using the links to the Job Description, Guidance, and our Ethos and Values.