Rough Sleeping Accomodation Programme Support

Pertemps TM; Falmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in Falmouth seeks a Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme Support Worker. This role involves supporting individuals with complex needs in a housing environment, focusing on helping them regain independence. With a flexible working week and opportunities for professional development, it is a rewarding position for compassionate candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk assessing and management.
• Passion for helping local community.
• Ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs at risk of homelessness.
• Collaborate with agencies for education and employment options.
• Develop and maintain support plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Understanding of support needs

Communication

Record keeping

Risk assessing

Flexibility

Education

NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field

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Location:

Falmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme - Support Worker

LOCATION: Truro, Penryn and Falmouth

SALARY: £14.82/hr

HOURS: 22.2 /week - 5 week rolling rota - Mon to Sun 8am to 9pm

DURATION: 4-6 months





The Employer:

We are recruiting a person for the role of Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme - Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the South West providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever developing pool of talent.

They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.

Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.



The Role:

• Working as part of a small support team, working with people with complex needs including substance misuse and mental ill-health who are at risk of homelessness
• Focusing on 3 customers at any one time giving the opportunity provide a high-quality service
• Forming part of a larger team, who support people with complex needs across mid-Cornwall
• Working closely with other agencies around specific needs including mental health, substance misuse, benefits, private letting agents and landlords and/or others and exploring options around education, training and employment
• Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments and taking a positive approach towards risk management
• Taking a holistic approach to support the service also helps people to achieve their goals and aspirations and move forward with the skills to be independent in managing on their own.

The Candidate needs to:

• Have an understanding of support needs and support planning.
• Be motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work
• Have experience of risk assessing and risk management.
• Have a passion for helping people in the local community.
• Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport.
• Have accurate record keeping and computer skills.
• Confident in lone working and be a good team player.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field
• Be resilient and adaptable
• Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

SUMMARY:

This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Working a 22.2 hour week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.

A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level





INTERVIEW:

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage



Give me a call for an informal chat, or to find out more about the role



Carol @ RGB Recruitment 07375412872