Support Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A2Dominion in Newbury is seeking a housing support worker to deliver high-quality, person-centered assistance to customers in supported accommodation, helping them sustain tenancies by promoting independence.

You will assess referrals, liaise with health professionals and partner agencies, and develop and review Independent Living Plans and risk assessments. Safeguarding concerns will be reported following proper procedures and you will work to empower clients towards greater independence.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C)
• Ability to travel between sites (Newbury and Thatcham)
• Experience of working with diverse client groups
• Experience of working with clients experiencing substance misuse and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and engage with prospective clients using a person-centered approach.
• Liaise with health professionals, other agencies and colleagues to maintain communication and cooperation with partner agencies.
• Ensure clients are aware of support, financial obligations, rights and responsibilities under tenancy arrangements and related procedures.
• Agree and review Independent Living Plans and Risk Assessments; deliver contracted hours of support to achieve outcomes.
• Report safeguarding concerns using the correct procedures and attend case conferences as required.
• Demonstrate high level relationship skills: empathy, acceptance, constructive challenge; positive outlook for the future.

Job description

Driving Licence & Travel: A driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable, as travel between our schemes in

Newbury and Thatcham may be required. However, this is not essential, provided candidates can reliably travel to both locations. Mileage expenses are reimbursed in line with company policy.

About A2Dominion

We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision – providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well ashomesfor sale and shared ownership.

Role Overview

To deliver high quality person-centred support to customers living insupported accommodation service in accordance with the Person Centred principles, enabling clients to sustain their tenancies by promoting independence, freedom and choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and engage with prospective clients using a person-centered approach.
• Liaise with health professionals, other agencies and colleagues as appropriate. Forge and maintain links with partner agencies and other key stakeholders as appropriate to ensure that good communication and co-operation is maintained
• Ensure that prospective and current clients are fully aware of the support available, their financial obligations, rights and responsibilities under their tenancy/occupation arrangements and all related procedures
• Agree and review client Independent Living Plans and Risk Assessments on a regular basis, deliver contracted hours of support to achieve the required outcomes.
• Report any concerns relating to safeguarding of vulnerable people using the correct procedures, attending case conferences and other meetings as required.
• High level of relationship skills: empathy, mutual acceptance, supportive and constructive challenge; positive expectation for the future.

More about you

• A working knowledge and understanding of how to support people in achieving and maintaining independence essential
• Experience of providing support to diverse client groups
• Experience of working with clients experiencing substance misuse and mental health.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C)
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Ability to network and build strong relationships with partner agencies, community and key stakeholders.
• Ability to use IT packages and management information systems.
• Ability to deal with distressed and aggressive clients.
• Driving Licence and use of own transport desirable

Why A2Dominion?

As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you tofeel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:

• * Up to 8% contributory pension
• * In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]

We know some people hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align – please get in touch with us to talk it through.At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.