Support Worker

The Society of St James; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Buying additional annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops and computers

Job summary

The Society of St James is looking for a Homelessness Support Worker to join our Homeless Temporary Supported Accommodation in Portsmouth. You will work with vulnerable clients, focusing on building life skills and securing sustainable housing.

We welcome applicants with experience or knowledge of homelessness, substance use and mental ill health. The role offers flexible working options, induction training and staff support services.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of needs of vulnerable people with homelessness histories.
• Ability to tailor support to individual strengths and goals.
• Willingness to engage with local services to help clients access housing.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in building life skills and daily living routines.
• Assist clients to navigate local services and access housing options.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful hostel environment.

Skills

Experience with homelessness

Empathy and compassionatecommunication

Community engagement

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join the Society of St James as a Homelessness Support Worker to work in our Homeless Temporary Supported Accommodation in Portsmouth.

The Society of St James provides a wide range of support to people from all walks of life experiencing homelessness, substance use which is impacting their daily living, poor mental ill health and other complex needs. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of society. The Society of St James' mission is to prevent and end homelessness while helping vulnerable individuals rebuild their lives, regain independence, and live with dignity.

At our hostels, we like to tailor our support to our clients' individual strengths, goals and choices rather than applying a one-size fits all approach. Joining us at a crucial part of our clients' journeys is both a rewarding and varied role. We focus on empowering our clients through supporting them build life skills, navigate local services and secure sustainable long-term housing.

Our main aim and priority are to find people with values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own.

It will be beneficial to have some experience and knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people with histories of homelessness, alcohol/substance dependency and poor mental ill health.

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping vulnerable people:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers

Our Values

SSJ believes that every human being is of worth and is worthy of respect. Individuals will be dealt with on the basis of their current needs and situations. SSJ is prepared to take risks in order to house and support the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of our society.

• Respect - SSJ values and respect communities, individuals, colleagues and resources.
• Response - SSJ reacts to change, opportunity and challenges and act when they see something wrong.
• Recognition - SSJ sees people as assets and help them to reach their full potential.