Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Support Worker to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. This role involves providing practical and emotional support to homeless individuals, helping them regain their independence through a person-centred approach. You will work in a supportive team environment, engaging with a diverse caseload and collaborating with various agencies to ensure comprehensive support. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position is perfect for those dedicated to creating positive change and fostering independence in others.

Benefits

Over 6 weeks holiday per year

Option to buy or sell additional holiday

Paid DBS checks

Employer contributory pension scheme

4 x Life Assurance

Medical Cash Back Plan

Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals, especially those who are homeless.
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available for support.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in identifying their strengths and needs for independent living.
• Plan and set targets to achieve personal goals for customers.
• Build relationships with agencies to support customer access to benefits and housing.

Skills

Customer Care

Safeguarding Knowledge

Mental Health Awareness

Networking Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualification

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference through supporting vulnerable people? We have a support worker role in our supported housing service in Croydon & Crystal Palace. The role focuses on customer care, health and safety, flexibility, and adaptability to assist homeless individuals who are unable to live independently, providing practical and emotional support to help them regain independence.

Our vacancy is at the Fitze Millenium Centre, an 80-bed service for single homeless people aged 18-30, located conveniently near Crystal Palace Station with excellent transport links and on-site parking.

Our customers have diverse support needs, including mental health issues, care leaver status, probation, ex-offending, domestic violence, learning disabilities, and asylum seeking. Support is person-centred, requiring creativity and offering rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.

You will join a lively, supportive team to work with a caseload of at least 10 customers, helping them:

• Identify their strengths and needs to enable independent living
• Plan and set targets to achieve their goals
• Participate in activities that generate aspiration and confidence

A key aspect is networking and building relationships with other agencies to support customers in accessing benefits, housing, and education.

You should have knowledge of safeguarding, understanding why people become homeless, and awareness of statutory and voluntary resources available.

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Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community sections, including those who have experienced homelessness. We value diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices.

You must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Please clearly demonstrate how your application meets the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

You will need to work shifts on a pre-planned rolling rota, including mornings (from 7am), evenings (until 10pm), mid-shifts, and weekends.

In return, we offer:

• Over 6 weeks holiday per year (increasing with service)
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Paid DBS checks
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme