JOB TITLE: Support Worker – Complex Needs
LOCATION: Cornwall
SALARY: £14.96/Hr
DURATION: 4 months
The Employer:
We are recruiting a person for the role of Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the South West providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever developing pool of talent.
They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.
Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.
The Role:
Working as part of a small support team to provide responsive services to people, usually around 24 years old and above, who have/are experiencing substance & alcohol misuse and mental ill-health.
Liaising with other agencies regarding specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse
Building open and trusting relationships while Assisting clients in exploring options around education, training, and employment
Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach
Providing high-quality support to clients, helping maintain their homes and tenancies
The Candidate:
Experience in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds.
Having the ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them.
Being able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
Maintaining records and putting action plans in place
Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field
Be resilient and adaptable
Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
SUMMARY:
This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Working a 22.2 hour week, including evenings and weekends.
A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level
INTERVIEW:
The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage
Give me a call for an informal chat, or to find out more about the role
Carol @ RGB Recruitment (phone number removed)