Support Worker - Full Time

P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Wellbeing Support

EDI Focus

Paycare Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Bike2Work Scheme

Discounts

Rewards & Recognition

Personal Development

Volunteering

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Overtime / Refer a Friend Bonus

Equipment Provision

Job summary

P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities) in Nuneaton is hiring a Support Worker for our 24-hour accommodation-based service. You will provide housing-related support to adults experiencing homelessness, act as a keyworker, promote healthy lifestyles and help individuals develop independent living skills.

This role is site-based with a 4-on/4-off rolling rota. The post includes a £1000 per annum disturbance allowance and requires an enhanced DBS check paid for by P3.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support or social care is desirable.
• Ability to work in a 24-hour accommodation setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-related support to adults experiencing homelessness in a 24-hour accommodation-based service.
• Act as a keyworker to help residents develop independent living skills and healthier lifestyles.

Job description

Hours per week: 40.25 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off, on a rolling rota

Work Base: Site based

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our brilliant team of Support Workers. If you are self-motivated and enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same, then this role is for you!

As a Support Worker, you will be working in our 24-hour accommodation-based service in Nuneaton, providing housing related support to adults who are experiencing homelessness. You will act as a keyworker, encouraging positive and healthy lifestyles and assist individuals to develop skills for independent living. You will work closely with our partners across the county and take a multi-agency approach to reach positive outcomes for individuals.

You must have a can-do attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and be able to think outside the box. You will work on our internal IT system ensuring that all paperwork is accurately recorded and up to date. You must be able make decisions with the sole purpose of supporting the people we work alongside to achieve their goals to create positive outcomes.

You will be working on a rota which involves 4 shifts on followed by 4 shifts off, this will mean that weekend and bank holidays will form part of the normal working week.

Please note the salary advertised includes a £1000 per annum disturbance allowance.

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.

P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website.

In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.

Our Charity

Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.

We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.

We’re a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won’t and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration – both within our teams and with the local community – to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.

What We Offer

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture.
• Paycare Health Cash Plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
• Bike2WorkScheme – the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government’s Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.
• Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Reward and Recognition – such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.
• Personal Development Opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Colleague Volunteering Programme –one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community
• Enhanced Sickness Pay – based on your length of service.
• Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Additional Equipment Provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.