Support Worker (Homelessness)

Full Job Description

Support Worker (Homelessness)

LOCATION:     Guildford, Surrey
SALARY:         £24,000 – £25,000 per annum
DURATION:    Permanent
HOURS:   37.5hrs per week (Including 1 to 2 sleep in shifts per week and 1 weekend shift per month)

ROLE SUMMARY:

• You will be working for a large national charity who provide housing and support to homeless and vulnerable adults - joining a small and friendly team of Support Workers working in their Guildford service.
• Support and accompany residents to attend essential appointments and signpost residents to relevant services and community-based projects.
• Actively engage clients in their support and developing and improving our services.
• Help assess potential new residents.
• Liaise with external agencies.
• Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans based on the residents’ identified support needs to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
  

• Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with the organisation values, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.
• Be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
• Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations and have a high level of resilience.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
• Be able to participate in our 24-hour shift rota system (sleep-ins)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
   

• Experience supporting vulnerable service users.
• A DBS certificate or willingness to apply for a new one (we would cover costs)

  
For more information on this role please contact Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed) or apply with an up-to-date CV.