Housing Support Worker

BDS (Northern) Limited; Exeter; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

BDS (Northern) Limited in Exeter is seeking a housing support worker to help veterans and others facing homelessness in the local area. You will provide holistic, solution-focused support and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a valid enhanced DBS, a driving licence with access to a vehicle, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will manage a workload of 5–8 clients and collaborate with partner agencies to explore education, training and employment options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Passion for helping people in the local community.
• Current enhanced DBS check required.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS check.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Support veterans and others who have been homeless or facing homelessness, providing a holistic, solution-focused approach.
• Manage a workload of 5 to 8 customers at any one time, delivering high-quality service.
• Collaborate with a larger team supporting people with complex needs in the Honiton area.
• Work closely with other agencies (mental health, substance misuse, benefits, private letting agents, landlords, etc.) to explore education, training and employment options.
• Write, review and update support plans and risk assessments, adopting a positive approach to risk management.

Connaissances

Experience in similar role

Driving license

Description du poste

Overview

BDS have a fantastic opportunity for a housing support worker in Exeter and surrounding area.

Contract & Compensation

Hours per week: 30

Expected length of contract: Temp ongoing to start ASAP

Salary: £15.40 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay, or £19.53 per hour umbrella.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterans and others who have been homeless or facing homelessness, providing a holistic, solution-focused approach.
• Manage a workload of 5 to 8 customers at any one time, delivering high-quality service.
• Collaborate with a larger team supporting people with complex needs in the Honiton area.
• Work closely with other agencies (mental health, substance misuse, benefits, private letting agents, landlords, etc.) to explore education, training and employment options.
• Write, review and update support plans and risk assessments, adopting a positive approach to risk management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Passion for helping people in the local community.
• Current enhanced DBS check required.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS check.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.