Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Young People's service in Tower Hamlets!

£21,944 per annum, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

This role requires working 40 hours per week on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends.

Campbell Road Young Peoples service provides support and housing to 55 young people that are either leaving care or affected by youth homelessness. As a Support Worker you will manage a caseload of approximately 7-10 young people to deliver positive outcomes and support them to reach independence, keep safe and maintain their tenancy's. Aside from Support Workers delivering support there is a strong element of housing management associated wit this role, for example managing rents, raising and monitoring repairs and health and safety.

The issues that affect young people in the service are complex for example many are affected by;

- Domestic & Sexual Abuse
- Offending
- Leaving Care
- Gang Affiliation
- Mental and Emotional Health Needs
- Substance Use
- Teenage Parenting
- Risk Taking Behaviour

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Passionate and customer focused to improve outcomes for young people from a range of backgrounds using creative strategies to achieve results
- Highly competent in advocating for young people, working with other professionals to get the best outcomes
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Adept in providing support with daily living activities such as budgeting, cooking, or attending appointments in the community
- Committed to supporting young people to maintain a healthy living environment, and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised to be able to meet deadlines and targets
- Confident to assess and manage risks associated with our customers, with an attitude of positive risk taking
- Flexible with a "can do" attitude
- Open to feedback and self development to achieve in your career
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments and excited to take on new challenges, including managing and developing various projects across the service
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to come and join our team here in Islington, London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £23,108pa incl ILW + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Support Worker, we can offer you:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays pro rata

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave
 

The Support Worker role:

In this role you will work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community based accommodation. In addition you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on.

You will also work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

Your official Depaul job title will be Progression Coach.

What makes this role exciting?

- You'll receive in-house training to help you perform your role

- The role is flexible and you can take a creative approach to supporting young people

- It's a great opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector

What will ideally support your success in the Support Worker role?

- Good experience of working with the client group

- Good understanding and commitment to working in an assets based way

- Excellent understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use

- Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
 

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Thursday 06 February 2020 at 09:00

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Salary: Up to £20,338

Hours: Part time, Permanent - 16 Hours

Location: Newton Abbott covering Chudleigh, Chudleigh Knighton and Kingsteignton

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 23 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance e

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities and supporting people with complex needs, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live theirs with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will ideally hold a full UK or EU driver’s license.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 91582

Hours:   Full time 37.5 per week (Shift work includes weekends)

Location:  Pan-London
Contract Type: 2x Permanent & 1x FTC (6 months)

Closing Date: Midnight 4th February 2020
Interviews:  TBC

The Rapid Response team is funded by the Mayor of London to provide an emergency response to people sleeping rough in up to 24 London boroughs.

Our Outreach Support Workers play a pivotal part in their inspiring work, helping homeless people get off the streets, back on their feet and looking forward to a brighter future. Support Workers work at night covering a group of boroughs by car, responding to new referrals for rough sleepers, assessing those met before offering and transporting them to emergency accommodation.

A clean UK driving license and an ability to work late night shifts are the essential requirements for this role. 

You do not need any prior experience of working with homeless people but you do need a commitment to supporting Thames Reach to achieve its vision and an interest in learning the new skills that will enable you to do this. With the help of our experienced senior staff and management, you will be supported and trained to use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills. You will receive regular supervision from experienced staff who will both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development.

This is a challenging and extremely rewarding role that requires you to assertively reinforce our message that rough sleeping is an unsafe choice and give the people you meet clear information about their available options and the necessary encouragement and support they need to make an informed choice to move away from the street.

As Support Worker you will:

• Be organised and able to plan your work to provide a rapid response to referrals we receive ensuring people sleeping rough across London are looked for within tight time scales.
• Be committed to providing a high standard service.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to quickly engage rough sleepers you meet so that they accept the help you are offering.
• Have an enthusiastic approach to taking part in training and acquiring new skills.

We will:

• Support you to develop your knowledge and skills and advance in your career.
• Offer a generous contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and a wide range of training courses and opportunities.
• Give you 29 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee pension contribution.
• Development opportunities.
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test
• Season ticket/cycle loan
• Flexible Working
• EAP services

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

To apply please visit our website and complete the application form. 

Are you passionate about ensuring people get the support they need?  Would you like to use your lived experience to make a real difference to people's lives?  Whether you're an existing manager or an experienced caseworker looking to take the next step, if you want to join a vibrant and friendly team, please send us your CV and covering letter.

Inclusion Barnet is looking for an empowering and supportive manager with an understanding of the social model of disability and peer support to manage the Touchpoint Service on a day-to-day basis including:

• line managing the Touchpoint team including supervising, and being ultimately accountable for, each team member’s caseload and casework;
• holding a small caseload of complex cases where required;
• managing the monitoring and evaluation of the service in line with our service outcomes and funder requirements;
• monitoring and ensure the quality and safety of all aspects of service delivery and record keeping, in line with our service and organisational policies;
• establishing good working relationships with external organisations, including leading on the local promotion of the service and establishing referral protocols;
• working with our senior staff team to ensure that the service is in line with the values and strategic aims of Inclusion Barnet.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Deputy-CEO
• Responsible for: You will line manage and supervise all members of the Touchpoint Team, which currently includes: Touchpoint Volunteer Coordinator, Welfare Benefits Advisor, 2x Touchpoint Peer Workers.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of:

• Personal lived experience of disability, a long-term condition or mental health issues (please note, this does not include experience as a carer)
• Working in a related service delivery environment, e.g. advice, advocacy, support brokerage, social care etc.
• Project management.
• Significantly contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Successful internal and external relationship building.
• Producing promotional/communication materials such as Powerpoint presentations and leaflet copy.
• Successfully delivering activity against objectives and KPIs.
• Working on a day-to-day basis with a Customer Management System such as Salesforce, Charity Log, Nutshell, FLG, Mosaic etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of:

• Working in a managerial and supervisory role
• Designing and leading the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Leading a team to deliver activity against objectives and KPIs
• Managing a Customer Management Systems such as Salesforce, Charity Log etc. including constantly improving protocols and functionality, and designing and running data reports in line with evaluation requirements.
• Leading the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Embedding peer support, co-production and person-centred practice into every stage of service delivery, including staff management.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and the ability to quickly grasp and effectively utilise cloud-based CRM systems.
• The ability to lead a team in a supportive and consultative way.
• An understanding of the basics of HR in relation to line-managing teams
• Knowledge of peer support theory and practice.
• Understanding of the social model of disability, and how to apply this to deliver and person-centred and empowering service
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding within a service delivery environment
• Understanding of best practice in volunteering, advice and advocacy service delivery
• Knowledge of the health and social care environment, including key policies and legislation (particularly the Care Act 2014)
• Strong initiative and an ability to work in a solution focused way.
• Ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure and to think on your feet

Hours: Part time - 21 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term contract – until 31st July 2021 with renewal subject to funding.

Working Pattern: Regular pattern to be mutually agreed at start of contract. Pattern must sit within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, but beyond this can be designed to suit applicant (e.g. three 7-hour days, five 4.2-hour days etc.). Reasonable flexibility within agreed pattern available by mutual agreement.

Based at: Inclusion Barnet Headquarters in Colindale, with regular travel across the borough of Barnet.

As part of our plan for continued growth we are recruiting an experienced co-ordinator to develop and manage the day to day running of our Befriending services across the London Boroughs of Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent, including One to One Home Visiting, Good Neighbour Service and Phone Pals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, training, supporting and leading a team of volunteers, ensuring that the delivery of services meets the required standards and targets
• Liaising and working with a wide range of other health and social care professionals and agencies to promote awareness of the service
• Monitoring the ongoing support being provided, the welfare of both volunteers and service-users and evaluating the service against agreed outcomes
• Line managing a small staff team

The ability to travel and navigate independently and to work efficiently without direct supervision is required. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the needs and issues affecting the independence of older people.

Support Worker

As a Support Worker you will work as part of a team in a residential home to support 4 / 5 young people in care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however they do require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and able to understand the issues and challenges young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities. The use of a house pool car is provided for this.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

They reserve the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, Full and Part-time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week)

Salary: £17,550 to £19,012.50 per annum (£9 to £9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2020

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 91252

Advice Service Coordinator

We are looking for a dynamic Advice Service Coordinator with a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP to lead our experienced and dedicated advice team at the Limehouse Project in Tower Hamlets.

The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroot and award-winning organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. Our menu of services continue flourish thanks to investments and trust placed in us by clients, funders and partners. While providing free legal, welfare and family advice, accredited learning, capacity-building and employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities for all age group, we work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business and statutory organisations to ensure each client’s is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. 48 children are also in our care at our pre-school nursery opened in 2017.

You will have a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP and work effectively alongside the Director to ensure the sustainability of a high standard of accessible advice delivered by a qualified and experienced team of predominantly bilingual advisors within the framework of our charity’s aims, policies and strategic ambitions.

To apply for this role, please completed the Personal details form, along with the Job application and Equal Opportunities form.

Closing date: 9am, 29th January 2020.

Interview date: Friday 14th February 2019

Support Worker (Female*)

£28,475 per annum. Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week. Westminster, London

Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

Key tasks: Providing a high quality, person centred support service to residents with a range of medium to high needs. Assisting in the provision of safe and secure accommodation. Working collaboratively, at all times, in a professional, responsible and diligent manner. To provide tenancy management. Ensuring data is managed and handled appropriately.

Must have: 1 year minimum paid experience of working with vulnerable people in a Support Worker role or equivalent. Demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting. Working experience of supporting clients with Mental Health and/or Complex Needs. Knowledge of the Supporting People Quality Assessment Framework (QAF). NVQ Qualification Level 3 minimum in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Skills and abilities: Ability to motivate those with complex needs to engage with meaningful activities. Ability to effectively risk assess within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Good IT skills, possessing the ability to work with the full Microsoft Package and quickly learn internal systems. Able to work on own initiative and as a part of a team, and to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes. Passion for working with vulnerable women and providing outstanding service.

To apply, please submit an application form which is available to download from our website CVs will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: 29/01/2020 by 5pm

Victim Support is looking to recruit a part-time Service Delivery Assistant based in Ingatestone, Essex

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main purpose of the role is to maintain computerised case management database and manual records in accordance with relevant internal and external policies, procedures and legislation. To provide general administrative support and tasks that may include providing accurate verbal and written information, typing of minutes, letters and reports and purchasing of office supplies. Responsible for the processing of incoming victim and third party referrals ensuring all data is complete and triaged appropriately. Deal with general telephone and reception enquiries. Recording case reports on the database accordingly. Assist operational staff who deliver promotional events to produce course materials and with course management e.g. booking venues.

To be successful in this post you will have a good understanding of IT applications and be competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. An understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information sharing. Work effectively within a busy team environment.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Proposed Interview dates 11th and 12th February

SUPPORT WORKER, BRIGHTER FUTURES, OFFICE BASED IN MANSFIELD, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Brighter Futures is a floating support service working with adults affected by a learning disability, autistic spectrum condition or acquired brain injury. Through a combination of one to one support and opportunities to get involved in groups, activities and learning we empower people to live in the community with greater independence and improved quality of life.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about promoting independence and opportunity for our service users to join our team. Brighter Futures operates mainly Monday to Friday during office hours with agile working opportunities. We work with individuals across Nottinghamshire, with an office base in Mansfield. Travel expenses are paid, but you will need a current driving licence and access to a car, or means to travel to multiple locations during the working day, many of which are not accessible by public transport.

As a support worker you will hold your own caseload and guided by the individual support plan assist people to achieve their goals, all the while developing their skills and confidence. Excellent rapport building skills are vital, as is the ability to work effectively with the wider team. Good written communication and experience of recording support notes are also required. An understanding of the barriers our client group face as well as knowledge of benefit processes, housing law, debt support and any other issues related to a person’s ability to live independently are desirable.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruiting for a Support Workers to join our Homelessness Service in Westminster.

£21,944 per annum, working 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Edward Alsop Court (EAC) is a psychologically informed (PIE) service for homeless men with a range of support needs who require on-site support to stabilise, and engage with treatment services before moving. This includes health, mobility, alcohol dependency, mental health and care needs. The PIE model at EAC promotes a reflective approach to support and staff training to understand the psychology behind people's behaviours. Specialist support is provided around re-offending behaviour, mental health issues, and substance misuse. Edward Alsop Court implements and promotes supporting customers out of homelessness, particularly those with complex trauma or a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The service sits in the heart of Westminster. Westminster is a high profile borough, with extensive network partners in ending homelessness and understanding of the needs of entrenched rough sleepers. Westminster offers extensive training opportunities and the service provides good work experience for psychology or social worker graduates. Edward Alsop Court Hostel works in partnerships with Westminster Council, The Passage, The Connection at St.Martin's, St.Mungo's, Turning Point, CGL, SLAM and other specialised services. The team works closely with each resident to secure appropriate longer term accommodation from the beginning of their stay.

Job Overview:

The post holder will work at Edward Alsop Court Hostel a support accommodation service for men with complex needs supporting men with complex substance use, mental and physical health and offending behaviours, and those who are nearing their end of life. The project offers 24 hour high support providing 79 bed spaces. Support is delivered by a team of Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a service-user caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
- Empowering and providing holistic support to service-users with high complex needs, specifically; single homeless people with mental health and substance misuse problems, dual diagnosis and forensic histories
- Building working relationships with local authorities, health trusts the local community and local police to support our service-users
- To induct new clients in line with the service policy
- To complete onward referrals to identified move-on and support clients to prepare effectively for move on
- To support and encourage clients to undertake housekeeping and client duties as necessary in order to maintain a clean and safe physical environment
- Reporting safeguarding issues efficiently using Look Ahead protocol policies and procedures
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Advising service-users on benefits and financial difficulties
- Conducting face to face interviews and assessments to assess service-users suitability for the service
- Supporting service-users to set personalised goals in the form of a support plan
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risk assessments with service-users
- Involving service-users in the development, design and delivery of the service
- Maintaining service-users rent accounts, and ensuring their rent accounts are managed and kept up to date
- Conducting Health & Safety checks
- Assisting the team in meeting occupancy targets by proactively preparing properties to be re-let
- To ensure that rental income is maximised by filling voids promptly and in line with the service's policy
- To liaise with Housing Benefit and the Department of Work and Pensions to ensure that clients and the Hostel receive all monies due to them
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping and keep all financial and administrative systems up-to-date and in line with policy
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

SUPPORT WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE IPDU, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811

Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within Nottingham City and is excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity in a brand new service.

Framework is looking to appoint a Support Worker that will provide high standards of care and support alongside Registered Nurses within its Inpatient Detox provision. The IPDU sits within the Edwin House service which is a CQC registered service located in Nottingham and provides residential and nursing care for people who experience health issues related to substance misuse.

Excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of working with vulnerable people.

Please note support workers are required to work shifts over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

We offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.