Welfare Officer

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Welfare Officer to provide essential support and advice to Service Users at their Wethersfield site. This role focuses on ensuring temporary, safe accommodation while managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding and advisory roles, with the ability to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment, along with competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and health membership. If you're ready to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover

Health Membership

Provision of Laptop

Mileage expenses

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice and safeguarding support.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned caseload and conduct room inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to procedures.

Skills

Advisory Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in Social Work or Welfare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Welfare Officer

We are seeking a Welfare Officer to join our client at their Wethersfield site. The organization provides accommodation services across the UK, serving both government and charitable sectors.

The Welfare Officer is responsible for providing advice and safeguarding support to Service Users onsite. The primary goal at Wethersfield is to offer temporary, safe accommodation to Service Users.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing an assigned caseload
2. Conducting room inspections
3. Maintaining accurate records
4. Keeping systems up-to-date
5. Adhering to company procedures

Working hours are a 48-hour week with 12-hour day and night shifts: Day shift from 7:00 to 19:00, Night shift from 19:00 to 7:00.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2x basic salary)
• Westfield Health Membership (cashback and discounts)
• Provision of equipment such as Laptop and Phone if required
• Mileage expenses claimable from home
• Referral Scheme

The successful candidate will undergo Disclosure checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you're ready to advance your career, please contact Lucy at [emailprotected] for more information or apply with an updated CV (preferably in Word format) and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

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