Support Worker - LIFT

Target Housing; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Westfield Health & Lifestyle benefits

Blue Light Card eligibility

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Target Housing is a charity dedicated to helping vulnerable people achieve independence through stable accommodation and personal support. We are seeking a dedicated Recovery Support Worker to assist individuals with mental health needs in maintaining tenancies and reaching personal goals.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred support, develop tailored recovery plans, and help tenants build budgeting skills and daily living competencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, housing or mental health services preferred.
• Understanding of risk assessment and support planning.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to sustain or access suitable accommodation.
• Develop and deliver person-centred support and recovery plans.
• Help people build confidence, independence and life skills.
• Provide support with budgeting, bills, appointments and daily living.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage positive wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals.
• Support people with tenancy responsibilities and managing conflict.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - LIFT

Full time, Permanent.

Working Pattern: 5 days per week over a 7 day rota throughout Sheffield.

About Us:

Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals living with mental health needs to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and achieve their personal goals.

About the Role:

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including health professionals, local authorities, and other agencies to provide person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting individuals to sustain or access suitable accommodation,
• Developing and delivering person-centred support and recovery plans,
• Helping people build confidence, independence, and life skills,
• Providing support with budgeting, bills, appointments, and daily living,
• Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining accurate records,
• Encouraging positive wellbeing, including healthy lifestyles,
• Working collaboratively with external agencies and professionals,
• Supporting people with tenancy responsibilities and managing conflict.

People Specifications.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in support work, housing, or mental health services,
• Understands risk assessment and support planning,
• Has knowledge of welfare benefits and relevant legislation,
• Can work independently and as part of a team,
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Training and development opportunities,
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision,
• Mileage reimbursement,
• Access to Westfield Health & Lifestyle benefits,
• Blue Light Card eligibility,
• Company pension scheme (4% contribution),
• 28 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) per annum for full-time employees (rising to 33 days with service).

This Role is Subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check,
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle,
• Two satisfactory employment references (one must be from your current/most recent employer),
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. [e-mail]