Support Worker

Location: South Hertfordshire

Contract: 3 months with a chance to extend

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm

Hourly rate: £18 through an umbrella company/ £15.82 PAYE including holiday pay

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join their team. In this role you will work with adults with mental ill health diagnosis providing housing related support to promote independence with a view to move on into independent living within a period of 3-5 years.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily duties:

• Working with a caseload of clients
• Supporting people suffering from mental health issues
• Carrying out support plans and risk assessments
• Teaching life skills and preparing clients to live independently in the community
• Supporting clients with budgeting and applying for housing benefits to reduce rent arrears
• Promoting independence at all times
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Updating notes and records ensuring they are concise and accurate

Requirements:

• Ideally have an enhanced DBS certificate from the last 3 years or willing to apply for one
• Would require a driving licence and use of own car.

There will be lone working, lone working device will be provided.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.