Sessional Support Worker Durham

Changing Lives; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Changing Lives, a nationwide charity, is seeking compassionate Sessional Support Workers across County Durham to help people facing homelessness build brighter futures. You will work day-to-day with the people we support, coaching and empowering them to achieve their hopes and aspirations.

This role emphasizes practical support in housing projects, access to our training programme, and regular supervision. A welcoming, inclusive team environment and opportunities to apply for internal vacancies

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting people.
• Ability to work with individuals facing complex challenges.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Coach and empower individuals to pursue their goals and improve quality of life.
• Work across multiple housing projects and participate in training and supervision.

Job description

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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.

Changing Lives work in an exclusive partnership with Brook Street Social Care, with over 20 years supporting the social care sector, Brook Street Social Care are expanding the flexible staffing talent pool and are looking for compassionate, committed individuals to join us in our mission to change 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

Sessional Support Workers are integral to the running of our projects and we are currently recruiting various locations across County Durham

You will work with the people we support on a day-to-day basis; coaching, supporting and empowering them to achieve their hopes and aspirations, focusing on the future and encouraging positive steps to improving their quality of life.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects, learning and developing your skills and experience in what is an extremely rewarding field. This is primarily within our accommodation service.

You will also have the opportunity to apply for all of our vacancies; including internal only roles. You will also have access to our training programme, have a single point of contact for support and receive regular supervision.

• The role includes a payment towards holiday pay.