Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

About the role

The Hounslow LIFE service is a large multi-site service that currently has a staff team of 32 supporting 86 clients; covering specialism's such as Homelessness, Substance Use and Mental Health.

In the role of Recovery Worker, you will be supporting some of the most socially excluded individuals in the borough and ensuring that they have access to the same opportunities as everyone else, within the wider community. You will work with a person centred approach to support clients on their road to recovery; aiding clients to gain necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation. You will oversee a case load of clients, aiding them to gain necessary skills to maintain independence in the community. The role is focussed on supporting residents around their strengths and aspiration's for the future.

You will work a weekly shift rota that includes some weekends and bank holidays.

About you

We are looking for inspirational individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, as well as:

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
• Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
• A sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.
• The ability to work with a person centred approach and be committed to our Recovery Ethos.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 15/07/2022

Interview and assessments on: 25/07/2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Age UK Kensington & Chelsea are seeking a Digital Inclusion Support Worker to work closely with our team to facilitate digital access and improve IT skills among older residents.

Two days would be dedicated to a project commissioned by Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation trust to supports and enhances existing Older Adult Mental Health services provided by CNWL by providing targeted outreach support to vulnerable older people including those living alone who are known to be more likely to experience social isolation, which has a damaging effect on their mental wellbeing.

Two days will be dedicated to DigitALL a project partnership with Open Age, other local Age UK’s and other organisations working in the community, to supports local residents to get online with access to devices, connectivity and learning opportunities.

The role will include assessing older people’s basic needs and skills, providing the appropriate loan equipment and support to enable them to move forwards through providing intensive coaching, support and troubleshooting with IT skills and equipment.

The role will demand a division of time in the office, in client’s homes Kensington and Chelsea to provide one-to-one support, and in community venues across the borough to deliver group sessions.

Due to the large number of applicants, we regret we shall not be able to write personally to applicants who are not shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us, please presume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV accompanied by a supporting statement which addresses the essential criteria in the person specification.

Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be accepted.

Applications should be sent to recruitment at aukc . org . uk, subject line: Digital Inclusion Support Worker.  Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.

Do you want to work in a role where you can be part of an exciting and dynamic service, supporting people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

This role is offered in a fixed term basis until April 2023

We are looking for someone to join The Sanctuary team in Bristol as a Caseworker. The service provides a safe, welcoming and comfortable place for people over 16 in emotional distress and for those seeking to prevent the onset of a crisis at the point of need, on an ad hoc basis.

The service operates 5 evenings a week, Thursday to Monday 5pm until midnight. In this role you will work 4 evenings a week that involves both evenings and weekends.

Working as a Caseworker you will be supporting individuals individually and in groups to recognize and develop their own strategies for crisis prevention and management, and to help them to utilize their own experience to assist themselves and others through the sharing of problems, alternatives and solutions. You will be working with colleagues in other mental health services, as well as hospital emergency departments, police and ambulance staff. It is an exciting time for the service, as we are developing our support to make sure we are a key part of the system that supports those in distress, and to continue to provide a vital alternative to more clinical settings for those worried about their own safety.

About you

This is great role to develop skills in, we are looking for dedicated people who will have a commitment to our recovery ethos; and genuine interest to empower individuals to make positive changes. You should also have:

• An understanding of the support needs and requirements of people with complex mental health and other associated needs.
• Great communication skills and the ability to establish an effective working relationship with clients and other staff.
• The ability to recognise and respond to difficult or challenging situations.
• Be emotionally robust and able to work individually and as part of the team with distressed clients.
• The ability to carry out comprehensive and individualised assessment, reports and action planning.
• The understanding; and interest in promoting client involvement to achieve the best outcomes for client individual needs.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 12 July 2022

Interview and assessments on: 18 July 2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (known locally as an Inbound Agent) to join the National Contact Centre in St Mellon's Cardiff. We have 12, 16 and 20 hours available per week, These hours are to be worked Monday to Friday, the shift patterns are 4pm -8pm, 5pm -9pm or 6pm - 10pm

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based at the National Contact Centre, St Mellon's Cardiff as a Support Worker (known locally as Inbound Agent)
The purpose of this role to provide confidential information and support for victims who contact the National Contact Centre either by way over telephone or using digital services including National Live Chat . You will provide a high quality, accessible and relevant support to victims and enable users of the service to access further support and information, according to their need and preference.

The main duties include responding to victims of crime by providing immediate emotional and practical support, information and referral on to Victim Support services and other agencies. Also be responsible for escalating safeguarding situations to the 'Designated Safeguarding Officer', and follow up on advice given. You will also need to carry out service needs and DASH risk assessments following agreed processes and timescales.

You will need: -

The ability to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrate empathy and control own emotions. You will have experience of supporting victims and vulnerable people and have a strong customer focus. You must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills.

You will also have knowledge and understanding of

• Relevant agencies and resources
• Importance of confidentiality and safe working practice
• Diversity issues and principles
• The impact of crime

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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. Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Support Worker

£20,592 (Real Living Wage) pro rata per annum

Part-time: 20 Hours  

Leeds 

Reference: INSEP761900

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementia?

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Young Dementia Leeds (YDL) Service.

About us

We work with younger adults (those aged under 65) living with dementia to live as well as possible, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives.

You’ll be working within a supportive and dedicated team within the community and at the Young Dementia Hub where we work openly, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together.

So do you:

• Have a positive approach to dementia
• Build strong and trusting relationships
• Have good communication skills
• Have the confidence to work on your own in the community

You’ll ideally have experience; however, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

So, what’s in it for you?

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You’ll benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

Purpose of the job

• To provide assistance with personal care and support, daily living tasks or activities to clients within our day centre to support them attain their full potential, maximize options available and encourage choice, participation and motivation.
• To drive clients to and from their homes and the day centre. Please note that a clean driving licence with D1 is necessary for this role and candidates without will not be shortlisted.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant workplace where no day is ever the same
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• A friendly hypo-allergenic office dog to play with
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• A great employer’s pension contribution
• A cycle to work scheme
• An employee shopping benefits scheme
• An employee assistance programme (EAP)

Important notes:

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and only full application packs will be reviewed. Please state in your application that you have a clean driving licence with a D1.

The JD and PS are really important, so please do read them carefully to help you complete your application. 

Support Worker, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Tower Hamlets

Depaul UK is one of the UK largest youth homelessness charities and we support those who have been homeless or are at risk of homelessness. We are searching for a Support Worker to join our team in the Stockport.  In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,200 (FTE) Per Annum Plus Pension and Other Benefits.

We are currently developing and expanding the work that we do with young people to prevent homelessness. This includes our well-established Nightstop service, which provides a safe place to stay in the homes of volunteers, as well as working with families and delivering a programme to schools, colleges and other educational and youth settings.

The Support Worker Role: 

As Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of young people, addressing their physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs so that they can develop the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

You will also run group sessions and other key activities within the accommodation to support the young people’s individual development and social engagement.

Please note that this job is rota based which may include unsocial hours and weekend working (some shifts will be lone working), to ensure that our clients have full staff support during their most difficult times. Kindly see attached rota for more details.

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

You will have excellent communication skills and be committed to the values and ethos of Depaul UK.

• Great experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
• A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

 What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Access to Perkbox giving you deals and discounts for a wide range of brands
• Up to 7% contributory pension
• Paid training & personal E-Learning portal
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan
• Paid DBS
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme

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 for Support Worker applications: Monday 4th July at 23:59

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. 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.

#Care to join us?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives

Experience is not essential as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values.

What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems.

Location: Langford, Bedfordshire
Salary / hourly rate: £9.90 per hour 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
Working hours: We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Closing date: 27/07/2022

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.

What will you be doing?

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities

This can range from supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling or holidays and working positively with their families and friends. This will help individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice

As a support worker, your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same. As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.

Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way.

If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

We offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays)
• 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day
• Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
• Access to the Hft Plus benefits package
• Access to award-winning training and development
• Annual staff award scheme
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Free DBS Check
• Find your place with us and change lives.

We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

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

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Support Worker, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Southwark

people of all backgrounds

Do you want to work for an award winning charity? One that values its colleagues and the young people we serve?

Do you want to have an impact and make a real difference to young people who need a fresh start? BACKUP North West delivers support and housing services for homeless and vulnerable young people in Bolton.

To join us, you will have to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and values of the charity but show a passion and track record of making a profit. Excellent people skills are a must. We are an Investors in People GOLD employer.

No CV’s please.

#Care to join us?

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our friendly and welcoming team in our residential services at Shefford. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire
Salary / hourly rate: £21,703.28, £11.10 per hour and 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Full Time
Hours per week: 37.5
Working hours: 37.5 hours. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Closing date: 28/07/2022

What will you be doing?

As a senior support worker at Hft you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent care to those we support and you will help the Registered Care Home Manager and Deputy Care Home Manager to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively.

You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. You will do this through our shared Values.

This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You will help us ensure your service is Well led; Safe; Caring; Effective and Responsive.

As a senior support worker, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role.

You also need to have or be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent).

But above all, if you have the passion for delivering high quality care and want to make a difference by enabling people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way.

If you do not already have the relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

We offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays)
• 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day
• Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
• Access to the Hft Plus benefits package
• Access to award-winning training and development
• Annual staff award scheme
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Free DBS Check
• Find your place with us and change lives.

We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

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

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We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives

#Care to join us?

Location: Pound Lane, Bishop's Stortford
Salary / hourly rate: £9.90 per hour plus . 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Full Time
Hours per week: We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Closing date: 06/07/2022

Experience is not essential as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values.

What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems.

What will you be doing?

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

This can range from supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling or holidays and working positively with their families and friends. This will help individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.

As a support worker, your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same. As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.

Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way.

If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.
With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

We offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays)
• 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day
• Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
• Access to the Hft Plus benefits package
• Access to award-winning training and development
• Annual staff award scheme
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Free DBS Check

Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

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

Hours: 37.5 per week.  Working on shift which is 5 days a week over a 7 day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years  
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

About the Role

Burton-White House’s young people are identified as homeless and referred by the Local Authority. Young People within Burton-White House have varying needs which can be addressed partly by working with them in maintaining daily living skills, building their confidence, accessing  education and training, addressing substance misuse issues, learning about safeguarding, physical and emotional wellbeing, and supporting them through life crises and immigration issues. In a nutshell, we work with young people empowering them to be confident and independent individuals.

You will support the people we work with, our customers, to reach their potential and improve their quality of life through aspirational goal setting.  You will engage with and empower them to:

• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
• Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action
• Take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
• Move-on positively and in a lasting manner.

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority, community and voluntary sector providers.

About You

As well as having experience of working with vulnerable people, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You will be required to take on a caseload of customers, with responsibility for key working, co-ordinating support packages and proactively ensuring all required tasks and activities are completed. You will also uphold and initiate safeguarding protocols as necessary and complete all the necessary administrative and health and safety duties to a good standard.

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

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