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Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking experienced Homelessness Support Workers to provide ad hoc cover in a Bournemouth homelessness accommodation service. The role offers flexible shifts to fit around other commitments.

As a Support Worker you will deliver practical and emotional support to residents, help maintain tenancy, promote wellbeing, and work with safeguarding and statutory services. This is a temporary, flexible position suitable for those seeking varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness, supported housing, hostels, mental health, substance misuse or other social care settings.
• Confident working with vulnerable adults and people with complex needs.
• Reliable and able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to residents within the accommodation service.
• Support residents to maintain tenancy or accommodation.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive life choices.
• Build professional and supportive relationships with residents.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and incidents.
• Complete welfare checks and maintain accurate records; support residents to access services and community resources.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational procedures.
• Work effectively with colleagues and other professionals.

Job description

Homelessness Support Worker - Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth

Job Type: Temporary / Ad Hoc Shifts

Service: Homelessness Accommodation

Hours: Flexible shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends as required

We are currently looking for experienced and reliable

Homelessness Support Workers to provide ad hoc cover within a homelessness accommodation service in Bournemouth.

This is a

temporary, flexible role, ideal for support workers who are looking to pick up additional shifts or prefer the flexibility of ad hoc work.

The Role

Working within a supported accommodation setting, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing homelessness and other complex circumstances.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing day-to-day support to residents within the accommodation service
• Supporting individuals to maintain their tenancy or accommodation
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and positive life choices
• Building professional and supportive relationships with residents
• Responding appropriately to challenging situations and incidents
• Completing welfare checks and maintaining accurate recordsSupporting residents to access relevant services and community resources
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational procedures
• Working effectively with colleagues and other professionals

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience working within

homelessness, supported housing, hostels, mental health, substance misuse, complex needs or other social care settings. We are also keen speak to individuals who have worked in hospitality and are keen to explore an opportunity in the social care sector.

You should be:

• Confident working with vulnerable adults and people with complex needs
• Able to maintain professional boundaries
• Calm and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
• A good communicator with a non-judgemental approach
• Reliable and able to work independently when required
• Flexible and available for ad hoc shifts

What's on Offer

• Flexible working to fit around your availability
• Opportunities to work within an established homelessness service
• A varied and rewarding support role