Join Us at Hestia: Make a Difference!
At Hestia, we are driven by our core values and are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. We are currently seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Your Role: What Will You Be Doing?
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping clients manage their health, wellbeing, and independence. Your responsibilities will include:
* Empowering clients to identify their strengths and achieve their goals.
* Supporting engagement with community professionals and clearly explaining service pathways.
* Co-producing group activities and fostering peer networks.
* Promoting client safety and participation while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.
* Assisting with tenancy management, including rent collection and building independent living skills.
* Working flexibly within the team to support health and safety, property maintenance, budgeting, and resource management.
What Do You Need to Bring?
We’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate the core skills required for this role and align with our values and mission. You don’t have to meet every requirement right away; what matters most is your willingness to learn. We also value lived experience in the areas we support, so feel free to share this in your application.
What We’re Looking For:
Our ideal candidate will have:
* A solid understanding of health and safety in accommodation-based settings.
* Experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
* Basic knowledge of housing management, including maintenance and repairs.
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills for clear communication.
* A sound understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure the safety of service users.
Interview Steps: What to Expect
We keep our interview process straightforward, so you know exactly what to expect:
* Shortlisting Call: Our dedicated recruitment specialists will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, while sharing the great work we do!
* Face-to-Face Interview: You’ll meet with the hiring manager for a values and competency-based interview.
Don’t worry if there are additional stages in the process; it’s all part of our plan for some roles.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our service users come from all walks of life, and so do we. We believe that hiring great people from diverse backgrounds makes us stronger. We are dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the skills, abilities, talents, and experiences that different individuals and communities bring to our organization.
We Are a Disability Confident Employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, as well as throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who may be at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. All staff are required to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with us.