Housing Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care NMR; Nuneaton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist vulnerable individuals in Warwickshire. The role involves working in various community settings, offering support to those facing mental health challenges, homelessness, or substance misuse. A comprehensive employee package is offered to ensure a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave based on hours worked

Enhanced sickness pay based on length of service

Free training and personal development

Access to National Wellbeing Lead

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people in a similar setting is essential.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Understanding of mental health and homelessness support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals at risk of homelessness and with mental health issues.
• Ensure safety for all clients and staff during assignments.
• Assist clients with applications for housing benefits.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Housing Support Worker
Location: Coventry & Warwickshire (Nuneaton / Rugby)
Pay: £12.21-£13.21
Contract: Temporary

Nature Of Temporary Work
Brook Street Social Care will, at all times during your employment, use reasonable endeavours to allocate you to suitable assignments. Your hours of work may vary from one assignment to another, and you will be advised of the expected hours for each assignment. There may also be occasions when no work is available.

Why Work For Brook Street Social Care?
For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid an hourly rate between £12.21-13.21 (depending on your assignment), a committed team of consultants to do everything we can to meet your needs as an employee, and a very desirable employee package which includes; enhanced annual leave based off the hours worked, enhanced sickness pay based on your length of service, access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Wellbeing Champions, team initiatives, eye-care employee benefits service, personal development including free training, optional overtime, refer a friend scheme, a passion about our EDI strategies, work place pension, social media posts to celebrate achievements, maternity and paternity entitlements, and so much more!

Overview Of The Role
You will be working both within a hostel setting, but also depending on the assignment, out in the community. You will support those at risk of homelessness, those suffering with their mental health, those struggling with substance misuse, or even ex-offenders. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety, as well as your own and the staff around you. Whether they need emotional support, help applying for housing benefits, or just someone to talk to, you will be there to support.

Required Experience
As this is a temporary role, and usually providing last-minute cover, you will be expected to hit the ground running. Previous experience working with vulnerable people within a similar setting will be essential.

Is your current role related?
Criminal Justice, Police, Prison & Probation, Children & Young People's services - if you work with ex-offenders, or supporting those at risk of re-offending, or if you work with young people or young adults who have experience of gang violence, or are care leavers, please do apply!

YOUR Journey With Brook Street Social Care
1 st Stage - Shortlisting & Pre-Screening
In this stage I will personally review your CV, and then invite you for a telephone conversation, where will discuss your right to work, work history, suitability for the role, and any questions you may have.

2 nd Stage - Compliance
In this stage, our compliance team will reach out to you to ensure the necessary checks are made, to ensure you are safe and ready to start. This will include a DBS and reference check, and proof of right to work. Your start date and employment will depend on those listed.

3 rd Stage - Formal Interview
In some cases, hiring managers will still want to conduct a formal interview, to see if you would fit into their team, and for you to see if you would want to work in theirs.

4 th Stage - Starting
Should you be successful in your interview, or able to start one without an interview, you will be your assignment details, including location, date, time, pay, and duties & responsibilities. The following day, your consultant will reach out to you to discuss how your first shift went, and if you would like to continue.

If you want to help make a difference to service users, and also your career, click 'apply now', or for more information call 0121 480 8217 to speak to Samuel