Permanent Support Worker

Changing Lives; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide charity in Bishop Auckland is seeking a compassionate Permanent Support Worker to support individuals facing homelessness. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides tailored support services, helping clients access mental health resources and ensure they are ready for independent living. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting vulnerable individuals and reducing their reliance on statutory services. This position promises a fulfilling experience as you empower people towards a stable future.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or a related field will be a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with clients.
• Passion for supporting individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals facing homelessness and assist in integration into the community.
• Deliver mental health support and housing information.
• Ensure that residents are tenancy ready upon leaving the service.

Skills

Compassionate support for vulnerable individuals

Understanding of homelessness issues

Mental health support knowledge

Job description

Permanent Support Worker

Changing Lives

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7BA

24650 to 25625 Per Annum

Permanent

NEW

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services

A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.

Accommodation to us doesn't just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.

About the Job

Teesdale House is a 5 bed supported accommodation for females, located in Bishop Aukland. The aim of the project is to break the cycle of homelessness and integrate our people who access our service successfully into the community. An exciting role has arisen for a Support Worker at The Fells. This is part of a vibrant, committed, and passionate staff team. The team deliver a bespoke service to residents living within the service to ensure improved access to Mental Health support, Drug and Alcohol advice and housing information. Ensuring necessary interventions are undertaken in a timely manner and ensuring those leaving Teesdale House are tenancy ready and able to manage their needs in the community.

The service should aim to reduce the need for statutory services and interventions and work alongside other professionals to ensure a partnership approach to meeting service user needs.