VACANCY – Support Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Length: 12 Weeks to Permanent (Dependant on Performance)
Hours: 37.5 hours per full working week (1 in 8 weekends to be worked)
Pay: £10.15 (dependent on experience, Inclusive Of holiday pay) £19,246.50 (Permanent Salary)
Venn Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Support Worker in Warwickshire. This opportunity is looking for a candidates who has a strong background within supporting complex needs primarily supporting homelessness in which you will also need knowledge around housing management.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Provide general practical and emotional support to people in the service in order to promote clients independence and recovery
- Respond appropriately to chaotic and challenging behaviour to promote the well-being of people in the service and staff
- Undertake training e.g. through attendance at formal courses
- Provide an effective and responsive supportive service
- Liaise with referral teams/agencies regarding vacancies and referrals
- Participate in the team’s provision of individual support and needs assessments, including risk assessments, advice, emotional support and practical assistance
- Participate in assessing and reviewing future housing and support needs, and in identifying and co-ordinating internal and external services and referrals in response to these
- Keep appropriate records of interventions with people in the service and inform other staff of relevant issues
- Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable people within the service to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living
- Assist in arranging appointments with the relevant professionals e.g. Social Workers, Probation Officers and Medical Staff, where appropriate
- Provide advice and assistance to people within the service on personal budgeting, debt management and claims for welfare benefits. Pro-active in introducing new service users to the service
Essential experience/requirements:
- Previous experience in a related role
- A full UK drivers’ license and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS
To discuss this excellent opportunity further, please contact Kimberleigh Parsons on 0121 616 0660, or alternatively email kparsons@venngroup.com with an up-to-date copy of your CV as soon as possible.
