Support Worker
Agency Reference Number: 7109130
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established charity based in Berkshire for a Support Worker to support vulnerable adults with their day to day living.
Start: ASAP
Location: Berkshire
Duration: 4 Weeks on going
Hours: 37.5/week
Job Responsibilities:
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Providing one to one support for high need clients within the community
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Working with vulnerable adults within supported living and community based mental health support services
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Supporting service users and managing their emotional and practical needs
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Helping service users to manage their mental health needs
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Actively involving service users in developing their support plans to meet their aspirations and developing life skills
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Providing advice on tenancy issues and other housing related matters, welfare benefits, financial and budgeting matters
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Signposting to other support agencies as appropriate including counselling services, drug and alcohol services and housing services
The successful candidate will have:
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A current or recent enhanced DBS
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Excellent communication and listening skills
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A proactive and supportive nature
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Previous experience working in a similar position
To apply for this role or to find out about other Housing Support jobs, please contact Cameron Hester on the Reading recruitment team on 0118 207 1229 or email chester@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.