Senior Support Worker - Move on Housing

Turning Tides; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Littlehampton is seeking passionate individuals to empower those experiencing homelessness through support and guidance. As part of the Move on Housing portfolio, you'll assist clients transitioning to independent living by providing crucial support. The ideal candidate will have experience in support delivery, good knowledge of mental health, and strong communication skills. A clean driving license is also required. Join us in making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in delivering support to individuals with complex and enduring needs.
• Good knowledge of mental health wellbeing, addiction, and relapse management.
• Clear and compassionate communication is key to success.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in transition within the Move on Housing portfolio.
• Provide crucial medium to low support for clients moving to independent living.

Skills

Experience in delivering support to individuals with complex needs

Knowledge of mental health wellbeing

Communication skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Clean driving licence

Job description

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON TURNING TIDES WEBSITE

At Turning Tides, we're on a mission to empower individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and we need passionate individuals like you to join our team.

Turning Tides is more than just an organisation; we're a community dedicated to providing hope and opportunity. Our Move on Housing portfolio offers a lifeline to those in need, guiding them towards independence through mixed tenure properties and unwavering support.

As a member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting individuals in transition within our Move on Housing portfolio. You'll provide crucial medium to low support, helping clients move from high support temporary services to independent living.

Skills We're Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in delivering support to individuals with complex and enduring needs, and the use of risk assessments/support planning tools
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of mental health wellbeing, addiction, and relapse management are valued
• Communication: Clear and compassionate communication is key to success in this role.
• Commitment: Dedication to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Post holder must hold a clean driving licence and be able to drive a vehicle.