Impactful Hostel Support Worker for Independence

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Medical cashback scheme

Stakeholder pension with 5% employer contribution

Retail discounts

Job summary

West Sussex.info is seeking a full-time Hostel Support Worker in Chichester to support homeless adults facing complexities such as mental health and substance misuse issues. The role involves managing cases, conducting risk assessments, and promoting clients' independence through tailored support plans. Benefits include healthcare support, a pension plan, and discounts. Candidates must be able to motivate clients and handle challenging situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and inspire clients.
• Initiative to deal with challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage case allocation of clients.
• Conduct case management reviews with risk assessments.
• Engage with clients to improve outcomes.
• Promote clients' independence and community presence.
• Manage disputes and emergencies, recording incidents.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to motivate and engage

Ability to manage challenging situations

Job description

West Sussex.info is seeking a full-time Hostel Support Worker in Chichester to support homeless adults facing complexities such as mental health and substance misuse issues. The role involves managing cases, conducting risk assessments, and promoting clients' independence through tailored support plans. Benefits include healthcare support, a pension plan, and discounts. Candidates must be able to motivate clients and handle challenging situations effectively.