Support Worker - Domestic Abuse / Homelessness Services (£22815 - £23907 per annum full time, p[...]

BCHA; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker, where your passion for helping others can truly shine. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to provide trauma-informed care and support to individuals on their recovery journey. With a commitment to safeguarding and a focus on professional development, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those facing challenges. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full training in trauma-informed approaches

Job satisfaction

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless or socially excluded individuals.
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and provide trauma-informed care.
• Liaise with external providers to access supportive services.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Understanding of safeguarding issues

Experience with homeless individuals

Teamwork

Job description

As a Support Worker, working alongside the Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in helping customers on their path to recovery. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have the energy and enthusiasm to provide support. If you have previous experience working with homeless or socially excluded individuals and a good understanding of safeguarding issues, we encourage you to apply.

In this role you will:

1. Build trusting relationships with our customers and provide trauma-informed care.
2. Work in a small professional team within a friendly and supportive environment.
3. Receive full training in trauma-informed approaches, managing mental health, substance misuse, and accommodation services.
4. Liaise with external providers to access services that support our customers.

What we offer:

1. An opportunity to work in a small professional team.
2. Job satisfaction in a rewarding and challenging role.
3. Training in trauma-informed approaches, mental health management, substance misuse, and accommodation services.
4. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority, and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people from obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently, and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Interview W/C 30th December 2024