Support Worker2024-03-28T12:13:35+00:00
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Support Worker Job Vacancy in London, England, UK
Green Square Accord Careers
Support Worker
Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real and positive difference every day? GreenSquareAccord is looking for someone who will be committed to making a real impact upon their Homeless service in West Bromwich
Clients are currently both male and female, aged 18 years plus
The scheme has 20 beds and supports people with an offending background or homeless people who may not have offended in the past but are at risk of offending due to their current vulnerable housing situation. The scheme aims to reduce re-offending through the delivery of high-quality accommodation and intensive housing management.
Shifts – Mon-Fri – 7am-3pm or 1pm -9pm
What you will get:
Pension contribution
Free DBS check
Free Uniforms
Full induction, on-going training, support to gain qualifications and career progression
Free telephone counselling service
Refer a friend £ reward scheme
In your new role, you will:
Support clients to settle into their new accommodation, completing all necessary paperwork, managing rent accounts, completing Support plans and Risk management plan, supporting and advising clients to apply for Housing Benefit (where eligible), managing arrears, supporting clients with housing applications for Move On Accommodation, accepting and processing repairs requests, overseeing repairs contractors on site, and undertaking necessary health & safety inspections
Inspect void properties, arranging for any refurbishment works, minimising void episodes and ensuring an effective lettings process
Provide intensive, high level practical support in response to crisis/relapse in partnership with other agencies
Support the Scheme Manager / Deputy Scheme Manager in developing GreenSquareAccord’s ambitions to promote a Psychologically Informed Environment
Developing service users independent living skills, and opportunities to learn, work and take part in health promoting and social activities
Supporting clients to stay safe and secure in their homes and in their communities
Supporting clients to access relevant health and social care services
Promoting clients’ financial inclusion and take up of benefits
You will ideally have:
1 years’ experience supporting vulnerable people within a housing or community setting
Knowledge of the Criminal justice system
Knowledge of housing sector, in particular supported housing, and housing benefits
Clear understanding of managing risk of harm and risk of re-offending
Understanding and implementation of fairness, equality and diversity activities
Knowledge of;Disadvantaged vulnerable user groupsSocial welfare and health systemsHousing & HomelessnessDebtWelfare benefitsSafeguarding
The ability to offer advice and guidance
The ability to provide practical support that meets clients needs
The ability to respond to a crisis whist remaining calm
The ability to develop knowledge, skills, and role in a work-related environment
GreenSquareAccord Join the team, change a life…
We are a social housing & care organisation created in order to deliver our purpose of Building Better Lives for our customers. We exist to provide the affordable homes and care services that enable people to achieve their full potential, without having to worry about the quality, affordability and safety of their housing and care. We have a geographical reach from the north east, to the south west of England.
Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
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