Support Worker - Complex Needs

JOB TITLE: Support Worker – Complex Needs

LOCATION: Honiton

SALARY: £13.47/Hr

DURATION: 5 MONTH POSITION

103545

The Employer:

We are recruiting a person for the role of Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the Southwest providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever-developing pool of talent.

They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.

Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.

The Role:

• Working as part of a small support team to provide responsive services to people, usually around 24 years old and above, who have/are experiencing substance & alcohol misuse and mental ill-health.
• Liaising with other agencies regarding specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse
• Building open and trusting relationships while Assisting clients in exploring options around education, training, and employment
• Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach
• Providing high-quality support to clients, helping maintain their homes and tenancies

The Candidate:

• Experience in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds.
• Having the ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them.
• Being able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
• Maintaining records and putting action plans in place
• Confident in dealing with a wide range of people, able to read and assess difficult situations and provide solutions.
• Ability to positively respond to change.
• Knowledge of what housing support is and the issues that people are facing on a daily basis.
• Understanding of training, employment, educational opportunities or social activities.
• Previous experience of working with vulnerable individuals whether on their own or in group situations
• Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
• Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field
• Safeguarding certifications.
• Be resilient and adaptable
• Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

SUMMARY:

This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Working a 22.2-hour week, 3 days a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday

A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level

INTERVIEW:

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage

Give me a call for an informal chat, or to find out more about the role

Carol @ RGB Recruitment