Welfare Officer

New Appointments Group; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accommodation services provider in Thundersley seeks a Welfare Officer for their Wethersfield site. The successful candidate will provide direct advice and safeguarding support to service users, conduct room inspections, and maintain accurate records. This role involves working a 48-hour week with shifts. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, life cover, and health membership discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover

Westfield Health Membership

Employer pension contribution

Equipment provided

Mileage expenses

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice and support to service users.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct room inspections and maintain records.
• Provide direct advice and safeguarding support to service users.
• Work on an assigned case load at the site.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Welfare Officer to join our client at their Wethersfield site, they are an independent organisation who provide accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable section.

The Welfare Officer at Wethersfield is responsible for providing direct advice and safeguarding support to Service Users on site. Wethersfield's sole purpose is to provide temporary, safe accommodation to the Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Working to an assigned case load, the Welfare Officer conducts room inspections, maintains accurate records, keeps systems up to date and adheres to company procedures at all times.

Working pattern

Working a 48 hour week consisting of 12 hour day and night shifts - Day shift 7:00 - 19:00, Night shift 19:00 - 7:00

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• 6 month probation period
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Mobile Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Referral Scheme

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.