Specialist Support Worker

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed housing association is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for a full-time role in Swindon. This position offers home-to-patch hybrid working and a salary of £26,052 per annum. The ideal candidate should have an enhanced DBS and driving licence. Responsibilities include facilitating support sessions and advocating for survivors. Experience in support roles, particularly within housing, is essential.

Benefits

Home-to-patch hybrid working

Referral scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS issued within the last three years.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outcome-focused weekly one-to-one support sessions.
• Employ trauma-informed approaches and best practices.
• Engage in active listening to cultivate trust and rapport.
• Support individuals with complex needs and assess risks.
• Act as an advocate for survivors' voices and rights.
• Foster effective partnerships and maintain communication.
• Encourage personal empowerment and autonomy.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Experience working with customers within housing

Job description

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We are currently working in partnership with a renowned Housing Association, who are looking to appoint a Specialist Support Worker on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position (37.5 hours a week) based in Swindon, with home-to-patch hybrid working and a salary of £26,052 per annum with opportunities for progression.

The ideal candidate will have an enhanced DBS issued within the last three years and a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

1. Facilitating outcome-focused, weekly one-to-one support sessions tailored to the individual needs of each survivor
2. Operating within established professional boundaries, employing trauma-informed approaches and best practices
3. Engaging in active listening to cultivate trust, safety, and rapport with survivors
4. Supporting individuals presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours, while assessing and managing associated risks
5. Acting as a dedicated advocate, ensuring the voice and rights of survivors are represented and respected
6. Fostering effective partnerships with external agencies and maintaining clear, collaborative communication
7. Encouraging personal empowerment and autonomy, supporting survivors in making informed choices and achieving greater independence

Experience required:

• Experience as a Support Worker
• Experience working with customers within housing

Rewards and Benefits:

• Home-to-patch hybrid working

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Don’t forget our referral scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply; contact us for details.