Trainee Homeless Recovery Worker

Two Saints; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual for a part-time role in supporting vulnerable adults facing homelessness. This rewarding position involves engaging with clients, helping them develop life skills, and fostering their independence. You'll work closely with a dedicated team to ensure clients feel valued and secure as they navigate their paths to a better future. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required for the role.
• Full driver's license and access to a vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving their goals and maintaining well-being.
• Encourage client involvement in education, training, and employment.

Skills

Clear verbal and written English

Polite and assertive manner

Ability to self-motivate

Collaborate well in a team

Ability to respond calmly in a crisis

Interest in homelessness and related issues

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in 21 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

PART TIME - 21hrs

Mon-Fri - 12 Month FTC

Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton.

Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients.

Although this can be a challenging role, it’s also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same. You will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply!

JOB PURPOSE

To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To learn how to assess clients, develop support plans, and manage risks.
2. To learn how to support clients to maintain their wellbeing, paying close attention to safeguarding responsibilities, company policy, and procedures.
3. To encourage clients' involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity, or volunteering.
4. To assist clients to maintain accommodation by encouraging payment of relevant charges.
5. To support clients to gain practical life skills.
6. To help maintain health and safety duties, ensuring clients and buildings are safe.
7. To maintain accurate records and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR.
8. To assist key workers by liaising with local authorities, health providers, and other agencies to provide a holistic, person-centred approach.
9. To support clients in trauma-informed and psychologically informed ways.
10. To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure.
11. To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors, and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy, and procedures.
12. To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided).
13. To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR.
14. To maintain confidentiality.
15. To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check, which will be completed on appointment of the role.
2. This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle.
3. This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites.
4. This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Lived experience of homelessness or accessing services around substance use, mental health, or offending.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Clear verbal and written English.
2. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
3. Polite and assertive manner.
4. Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own.
5. Collaborate well in a team.
6. Ability to respond calmly in a crisis.
7. Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable, or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible, and reliable client-led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing, and building on individuals' skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and exclusion.

We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Dorset.

We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.