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Support Worker/Co-ordinator Required
- Location Cheltenham
- Job type Temporary
- Salary Market related
- Discipline Housing Management & Support
- Reference 88387
Support Worker/Co-ordinator Required
Contract type: Temp to perm
Hours: 37 Hours
Location: Gloucester
Pay £12.61 PAYE Exclusive
Venn Group are looking for a Support worker/ co-ordinator for a Housing Charity in Gloucester
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Co-ordination and development of Level 1 and Level 2 Support Workers.
- Co-ordination and support of Volunteers, Mentors and hosts, including befriending and peer support volunteers.
- Provide induction support and guidance to new colleagues and volunteers.
- No direct responsibility for a budget.
- Ensure application of any agreed screening processes, and make eligibility, referral, allocation and assessment decisions based on risk and client / family or children and young person (as appropriate) need
- Deputise for Client Services Manager / Senior Client Services Manager
- Provide direct support to higher risk clients requiring more intensive support in specialist services
- To develop client / family or children and young people (as appropriate) led support using person-centred approaches
- To undertake assessments and to produce and review support and safety plans for individuals to ensure a high quality standard of support that promotes independent living
- To ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved by championing Home’s values, policies and procedures including safeguarding clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) and other people at risk of abuse.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstratable experience in a similar role
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Enhanced DBS
- Own vehicle
To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity contact Abbey Carver on 07441 916134 or alternatively email acarver@venngroup.com as soon as possible
At Venn Group we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the volume of applications which we receive this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.