Job Description
HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER Hours: Full Time Duration: Temporary (Potential for longer term) Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the community? If so BRC are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join an incredible team in Newport. This charity is dedicated to providing support for families and individuals affected by domestic violence, enabling them to live a life free from fear and abuse. As a Housing Support Worker your role would involve working closely with these individuals, aiding them to maintain their tenancy. Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
* Supporting vulnerable women, thereby enabling these women to avoid crisis situations and/or a stay in refuge accommodation.
* Delivering practical and compassionate support.
* Undertaking assessments of need and risk assessments.
* Working as part of a team and liaising with colleagues to provide a well-rounded support network.
* Ensuring measures are taken to prevent tenancy breakdown.
* Encouraging families to create and maintain a community support network.
* Collaborating with external agencies such as healthcare professionals, police and social services.
To be successful in this position you will need to have previous experience working with individuals who have experienced domestic violence. You will be a collaborative individual able to work as part of a wider team. We are looking for a compassionate candidate who is able to build strong relationships whilst also maintaining the ability to work well under pressure. This is an amazing opportunity to work within an established organisation dedicated to making a difference. You will also get to enjoy working with a supportive and positive team with mutual dedication to ending domestic violence. For additional information on this exciting opportunity please call Emily Savage on. Additionally, to apply please send an up-to-date CV that details your relevant experience to this advert! Female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010Not the right role for you? BRC are offering an additional bonus for all candidate referrals. We will be offering £100 of vouchers to the successful candidate you refer! (T&C Apply)