Support Worker –
West Ipswich 24-Hour Housing Team
"I would not be where I am without this help"
Are you ready to make a real difference; working with people who are experiencing significant challenges in their lives with compassion and understanding, helping them to use their own unique talents and strengths to develop a life of their choice.
If this has sparked your interest then we would love to hear from you.
We are an organisation that values the unique qualities we all have, whatever our background and circumstances, and the opportunity to bring our authentic selves to work. We are an anti-discriminatory organisation and we work hard to challenge oppression in whatever forms it takes.
If you feel a sense of activism, enjoy a challenging and rewarding role, and recognise yourself in Julian Support's values, then we would like find out more about what makes you tick.
You will be part of a team who provide on-site support for adults with complex mental health needs at our Bramford Place and Gippeswyk Avenue sites in Ipswich. We support people to identify and use their strengths to help manage the things in life they find difficult and thereby promote recovery and independence. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative people who enjoy a making a difference to come and join us.
What does it involve?
You will be working alongside people living at our supported housing service, proactively helping them to gain the confidence, skills and motivation they need to move on into the community. You will recognise that even in the most difficult of situations, people are often relying on a range of strengths and skills to cope and survive. You will use your ability to connect with people and develop their trust to help them to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
"I love the job that I do and feel I am fulfilling a 'calling'"
Do I have to have experience?
Most importantly we are looking for people with a positive, person-centred approach to helping others and a desire to make a real difference. You will value individuality and take a non-judgemental and anti-authoritarian approach to providing support. You may have previous experience of supporting others, either in a professional or personal capacity, or you may have experience of overcoming challenges in your own life. Whatever your background, full training and support will be provided to ensure you have the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role.
Tell me a bit more about the job?
We are a 24-hour supported housing service, with a 10-week rolling rota, which cannot be adjusted due to personal preferences or circumstances. The rota includes day shifts and sleep ins. Sleep ins are paid in addition to the salary at a rate of £80.19 per night. The service is based across 2 sites.
You will be working within a friendly and knowledgeable team of professional staff.
You will work alongside our teams Recovery Co-ordinators to have and understanding of tasks for the people you will be working with. You will receive a comprehensive induction when you join us as well as training through our annual cycle.
You will need to have a right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.
We are currently recruiting for;
2 x 37 hours per week positions. We encourage female applicants due to client requirement and to balance the team in this setting.
How do I apply?
Please read through the Job Description. If you would like to apply for the position of Support Worker, send us a copy of your CV and a supporting statement telling us a bit more about you, what gets you fired up, and why you would like to be part of this team. Please send your CV and supporting statement to Syreeta Cooper.
We will also need you to complete our equal opportunities form. This helps us to monitor who applies in order that we may target our recruitment campaigns to underrepresented people and communities. Please send this to Rachel, our Human Resources Advisor - email address will be given upon request.
DON'T DELAY, DO IT TODAY
We will be conducting individual interviews, so if your application is successful, we will contact you with an interview date and time.
If you do not hear from us within 1 week of your application you have not been shortlisted for an interview.
Additional Information
Please be advised that this position is to work for Julian Support, however as of April 1st we will be moving over to a new support provider (Organistation). We will not know the specifics of the new contract until next year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,819.60-£26,012.48 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person