We're looking to recruit an Independent Living Support Worker on a temporary contract for a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks in Widnes, where you'll be based within one of our clients' Independent Living Schemes for over 55s, Monday to Friday, hours per week. Hourly rates between £15 - £17 per hour.
Key responsibilities:
1. Carry out daily welfare calls and visits to vulnerable tenants
2. Ensuremunal facilities remain well managed and maintained to ensurepliance with health & safety requirements
3. Maintain and update all records and information systems in relation to customer contact
4. Advocating on behalf of vulnerable customers, signposting to external services and liaising with various agencies to facilitate access to holistic support and wellbeing services
5. Implement and encourage participation in activities and events aimed at promoting physical and mental health
What you'll need to succeed
6. Experience of social housing related support, havingpleted risk assessments and support plans with an understanding of the barriers that older people can face in relation to independent living
7. Strong customer service andmunication skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst handling difficult situations
8. A good understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
9. Confident lone worker with the ability to work on your own initiative
What you'll get in return
10. Weekly pay
11. Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
12. Immediate starts
13. Ongoing temp contract