Temporary Support Worker
Immediately Required via Venn Group
The Specialists in Professional Temporary Recruitment
Venn Group are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for our Supported Housing client based in Somerset to begin a full time temporary contract for 1 month +
Location: Somerset
Contract Type: 1 month +
Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Friday) Shifts of 8am -4pm or 12pm - 8pm (Flexible)
Hourly Rate: £11.00 PAYE (Inclusive of holiday pay)
Day to Day Duties:
· Provide housing advice and support to clients aged 16+ including families and couples at risk of becoming homeless on a supported housing site
· Write and update support plans tailored to individual's needs
· Conduct risk and needs assessments
· Support clients to maintain their tenancies and provide advice with budgeting, paying rent and how to claim benefits or Universal Credit
· Signpost clients to external support agencies for support with substance misuse, at risk of homelessness or mental health conditions
· Liaise and work closely with local authorities, social services, housing providers and drug and alcohol services
· Help clients access employment and education opportunities
· Offer general housing related support and guidance
· Perform regular health and safety checks
· Promote every aspect of progression and independent living
Essential Skills:
· Experience of supporting homeless clients or those at risk of becoming homeless
· Knowledge of mental health and substance and misuse
· Current enhanced DBS
· Access to own car
If you have a current DBS, relevant experience, are immediately available and would like to be considered for this position please