Supported Housing Worker - 3 Month temp role
Your new company
You will have the opportunity to work with a well-established charity supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in society. The service is for people who have a recent history of homelessness who are moving on from first stage accommodation. These clients have led complex lives and may have experienced, or still be experiencing, trauma, mental ill-health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and may be involved with diverse service providers.
Your new role
Role: Temporary Supported Housing Worker
Start: ASAP
End: 31/08/2025
Pay: Approx. £12.94 per hour
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
The Support Worker is expected to hold day to day responsibility for managing referrals, assessing and supporting clients in a way that allows them to maintain accommodation and make positive changes in their life. You are expected to develop effective and productive relationships with key partner agencies that facilitate production of multi-agency support planning. The Worker is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all client interactions.
What you'll need to succeed
* Previous work with socially excluded people
* Working as part of a team in a social or health care setting
* Working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour
* Personal experience of homelessness or social exclusion
* Have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes
What you'll get in return
* Support of a dedicated Hays consultant
* Free training and development
* Onsite training by the site manager
* Pension contributions of up to 3%
* CV writing
* Refer a Friend Scheme
What you need to do now
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