Job Description
Support Worker – Supported Living – Gilford Are you a passionate Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work within the Supported Living Service based in Gilford. Pay Rates: £16 per hour Information on the Role: Successful candidates will be offered Monday - Friday 09:00AM- 5:00PM - 37.5hrs What you will be doing:
* Support customers using psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches to promote independence.
* Co-produce support plans with customers and relevant stakeholders to help sustain tenancies.
* Lead and participate in regular reviews of support and risk plans, especially after incidents or changes in circumstances.
* Assist with daily living tasks, tenancy-related matters, and developing independent living skills.
* Promote and support access to employment, education, and training opportunities.
* Prepare customers in temporary accommodation to be tenancy-ready and support successful move-on.
* Signpost to external services such as food banks, community resources, and specialist support.
* Support financial independence through budgeting, income maximisation, and debt advice referrals.
* Monitor and support healthcare needs, encouraging engagement with health professionals.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
* Maintain accurate, strengths-based records on the appropriate digital platform.
* Facilitate referrals into the service and assess new customers.
* Work with housing providers to identify suitable accommodation and support tenancy setup.
* Provide tenancy-related advice and early intervention to prevent issues from escalating.
* Advocate on behalf of customers and liaise with local partners to ensure holistic support.
* Work flexibly, including outside normal office hours, and travel within a designated area.
* Use lone working systems when required.
* Attend team meetings, supervisions, and training as needed.
* Carry out additional duties as required by the service.
Skills & Professional Characteristics needed:
* Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits
* Safeguarding training (adults and children)
* Clear understanding of professional boundaries
Essential Requirements:
* Own Car
* Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits
* Safeguarding training (adults and children)
* Clear understanding of professional boundaries
What we offer:
* 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
* 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
* Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.To find out more information about this role please contact: or call: