The Vacancy
Casual Relief Support Officer working at Russell Street in Cambridge
Russell Street is home for 16 people aged between 18 and 65 years old, with a variety of support needs including learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. It is located in the centre of Cambridge. It is a busy, lively place, providing shared housing with support for people preparing to move on to independent living. It has a satellite project at Norwich Street providing support to 5 people who have moved on from Russell Street to self-contained accommodation.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autistic spectrum conditions, excellent listening and communication skills, an ability to work without direct supervision and to maintain office records and the data management system.
You will be encouraging, committed, creative and supportive in your approach. You will be confident and assured and able to respond effectively to opportunities and challenging situations.
You will be required to lone work at times and will take responsibility for the service during these times.
If you have the skills and ability to support and encourage people to achieve their potential, we would like to hear from you.
What we can offer
Full induction Free DBS Free onsite/nearby parking
To talk about the role informally please contact David Goodier, Service Manager on 01223 578604
Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.
About Us
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
The Benefits
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
State of the art IT equipment
Volunteer days
Vision & Values
'CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.'
Our Values are: Caring Openness Trust
Our Values are: Caring Openness Trust
The way we work - 'the CHS way' Flexible Creative Respectful Working in partnership Focused on the social objective
Benefits
Employee discount scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Company sick pay
Comprehensive free training & development
Doctor Care Anywhere
Contributory pension scheme
Business mileage allowance
Employee Assistance Programme