Multiple Support Workers Required Across Various Areas
Location: Warwickshire and Leicestershire
Length: Multiple Temporary and Temporary to permanent roles available
Temporary contract: £10.00 - £11.15 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (Dependant on role
and experience) £18,632 - £24,276.50 (Again dependant on role and
experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis
Shift patterns: Full time posts at 37.5 hours – Shifts variable
Venn Group are currently recruiting for multiple Support Working posts across Warwickshire and the East Midlands. We require individuals who are immediately available and hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
General responsibilities of the roles:
- Experience within supporting vulnerable client groups, such as Homelessness, Mental Health, Ex-Offenders or complex needs
- Acting as the first point of contact for residents and the wider community to enable them to live comfortably in the temporary accommodation setting
- Carrying out risk and needs assessments of service users housing needs, ensuring the accommodation is right for the applicant
- Helping residents sustain their independence by ensuring that they have an understanding of housing issues, rights and responsibilities
- Assisting and/or signpost residents to benefits advice service to maximise their income, ensuring they are claiming the appropriate benefits
- Responding to the needs of clients and residents as required
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the property and being mindful of any health and safety issues
- Conducting security checks and report security breaches and building damage
- Reporting issues relating to the personal security and safety of residents to the appropriate support staff
- Experience of supporting vulnerable individuals and those who are homeless/facing homelessness
- Encouraging individuals to make better lifestyle choices, such as: attending support sessions relating to money, housing and substance addiction
Essential experience/requirements:
- Previous experience within a similar role
- An enhanced DBS dated within the last 3 years, if not held, a willingness to apply
To discuss this excellent opportunity further, please contact the Social Housing and Support teamon 0121 616 0660 and ask for Kim Parsons (Senior Consultant for the Midlands), or alternatively email kparsons@venngroup.com with an up-to-date copy of your CV as soon as possible.
