Housing Support Worker

BRC Jobs; St. Agnes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Job summary

BRC Jobs in Cornwall is seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Supported Housing team on a temporary 2-month contract. You will support clients to develop independence, confidence and living skills in order to move into suitable independent accommodation.

The role includes acting as a keyworker, liaising with external agencies, maintaining records and following Support Plans. On-call duties may be required with a weekly supplement.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years experience in supported living or similar
• Enhanced DBS in date and valid for role
• Driver with access to a car is essential

Responsibilities

• Support clients to develop personal, social and living skills.
• Assist with budgeting, appointments, bills and meal planning.
• Liaise with Mental Health Services, Housing Associations and other agencies.

Skills

Empowering residents

Budgeting

Agency liaison

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS (in date)

Driver license with car

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 + Holiday pay (£14.24)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Sunday–Thursday, 9am–5pm

Location: St Agnes, Cornwall

Contract Length: Temporary for an initial 2 months, with scope for extension

Start date: ASAP

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and motivatedHousing Support Workerto join our Supported Housing team.

You will support clients to develop independence, confidence and everyday living skills, helping them work towards their personal goals and move into suitable independent accommodation.

Key responsibilities

• Support and empower clients to develop personal, social and everyday living skills.
• Encourage clients to take responsibility for their own goals and day-to-day tasks, including budgeting, appointments, bills and meal planning.
• Support clients to access community facilities, services, employment opportunities and appropriate accommodation.
• Help clients identify and work towards their individual goals and greater independence.
• Act as a keyworker for allocated clients as directed by management.
• Work in accordance with Support Plans, Risk Assessments and agreed procedures.
• Liaise with external agencies, including Mental Health Services, Housing Associations and other relevant organisations.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports and other required documentation.
• Follow appropriate procedures for incidents, emergencies, health and safety, fire and security.
• Identify and report maintenance, repair and health and safety issues.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, reviews and appropriate training.
• Provide occasional cover for colleagues when required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Supported Living Services team.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Essential

• At least 2-3 years experience working within supported living.
• Enhanced DBS, in date.
• A driver with full access to a car.

We are looking for someone who iscompassionate, professional, organised and committed to empowering people to achieve greater independence. Experience in housing support, social care, mental health or supported living is desirable.

Additional information

Additional on-call duties may be required, with anon-call supplement of £105 per week pro rata.