Posted: 15 June
The role
A full-time, temporary (fixed term) Housing Related Floating Support Worker for our young persons services in the Neath area. Working predominantly office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (with occasional evenings and weekend work flexibility required.) About the role This is a Housing Related Floating Support (Step Down) project linked to Clarewood Neath which will provide resettlement and housing related support. The service will receive referrals and support people to transit from supported accommodation into lower support, step down accommodation, working with key organisations in the area to identify support required. The pilot service will promote effective tenancy sustainment and seek to minimise the likelihood of individuals presenting to homelessness services in later life. The role is varied and involves working flexibly to build positive relationships with service users. You will offer a range of person centred practical and emotional support to enable service users to build their independent living skills and achieve their personal outcomes. Day to day duties: Work with people to truly make a difference in their life Carry a caseload of between 12 and 15 customers with a variety of differing needs and levels of need, depending on their situation. Record customer support and store key information for quarterly monitoring collection purposes. Provide housing related, resettlement and independent living skills support to enable people to take on and/or sustain a tenancy to prevent future homelessness. To liaise and work closely with other agencies and professionals to identify and recruit young homeless threatened persons’ support needs. eg. NPT College, Social Services, Health Services, Housing Options/NPT Gateway, Landlords and Lettings Agencies etc. Offer appropriate levels of support in a sensitive manner, taking into account the emotional and intellectual needs of the young person, respecting their choice and privacy. Skills and Experience Needed - Relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential. It is essential that you hold a driving licence and have access to a car. A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations Full list of duties and can found on the Job description. If you would like to learn more about the role, our benefits & more. Please click 'Apply Now'.
