Interim Housing & Support Recruitment Solutions
Support work assistant
A Women’s refuge South Wales are currently looking for a Support work assistant to join their organisation on a temporary basis
Location: Newport
Contract Type: 4 weeks + weekly rolling
Hours: 37.5 Mon – Fri 9am -5pm
Salary: £12.66 via Umbrella
Vacancy number: J71267
Day-to-Day Duties:
- Provide a range of low-level support services to women residing in the refuge, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances
- Support the implementation of health and safety measures within the refuge, including assisting with regular inspections, reporting maintenance and repair requirements, and ensuring a safe living environment for residents
- Promptly report any concerns or issues, and ensure the safeguarding of all refuge clients
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are followed
- Demonstrated understanding and empathy towards survivors of domestic abuse/violence, with the ability to provide non-judgmental support
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to domestic abuse, safeguarding, and housing support would be advantageous
- Complete health & safety checks
Essential skills:
- A current enhanced DBS
- Experience of providing support to vulnerable clients including victims of domestic violence and those with mental health conditions
To apply for this role or to find out about other Supported Housing jobs, please contact James Ford or Paulo Davis from the Bristol Housing Recruitment team on 01179 308760 or jford@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.