South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a mission to meet housing needs and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through building and providing affordable, secure homes, and supporting individuals to lead independent, fulfilled lives. We believe in equality, the importance of every individual, and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.
Position:
We are seeking Support Workers to join our team at our homelessness accommodation in Bournemouth. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and add value as part of a dedicated team of professionals.
You will serve as a key Support Worker for a number of clients, conducting regular one-to-one sessions to build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships, helping them progress towards independent living.
We can offer you:
* A rewarding, challenging, and varied role
* The chance to utilize your people and organizational skills
* Training in trauma-informed approaches
* Job satisfaction from helping others
* Full training and support to develop your skills
* A supportive and friendly working environment
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
* Be a good communicator and able to facilitate support for clients
* Enable and empower clients to develop their own recovery plans
* Provide practical and emotional support and encouragement
* Promote client participation in services and activities
* Coordinate effectively with colleagues, external agencies, and service providers
* Be empathetic and non-judgmental
* Be self-motivated, proactive, and a team player
* Be flexible, adaptable, calm, and thoughtful
* Have experience with our client groups, transferable skills, or a willingness to learn
Join us
Please submit your application. If you meet the job requirements, we will arrange an interview promptly, often within a few days.
BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our top priority. We follow safer recruitment procedures to prevent unsuitable candidates from employment with BCHA, ensuring fair and legal hiring practices.
Requirements:
* Excellent communication skills to support clients effectively
* Ability to enable clients to build their recovery plans
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