Support Worker

Support Worker | Day and night vacancies available | Saltney | 37.5 hours per week | 4 on, 4 off rolling shift pattern | Days: 2 x 07.55am — 19.00pm and 2 x 11.00am — 22.05pm | Nights: 2 x 20.00pm – 08.05am, 2 x 21.15pm – 08.20am | Day - £25,125 – £28,318.92 + Night - £24,223.68 - £27, 695.16

For over 55 years, our client has provided safe, quality accommodation, along with first class support services to the most vulnerable members of society.

They provide person centred, supported housing across Wirral, Cheshire and Warrington, with a focus on specialist support services to people aged 18 years and over who are at risk of, about to become, or are homeless, and 16 to 21 year old care leavers.

In this role, you will fully utilise an Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review approach within service delivery-based activities to equip residents with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to enable them to pursue their journey of choice towards living independently, ensuring support networks are available to residents by working in collaboration with partnership agencies.

You will provide housing management support, complete and explain licence agreements, manage rental income, void management and building health and safety.

Are you the right person for the job?

The following criteria are essential for this role

• Experience working with vulnerable client groups
• Experience in managing caseloads
• Commitment to delivery of a high quality service
• Approachable and positive manner
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• High-quality communication skills
• Can deliver written and verbal reports
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience in dealing with Safeguarding matters/situations
• Knowledge of Mental Health
• Knowledge of Substance Misuse

What will your role look like?

Your key tasks will be:

• To ensure that the services delivered to residents are of the highest quality, by contributing towards project performance against internal and external requirements
• To follow policies and processes within service delivery practice, and contribute to service improvement
• To contribute towards the maintenance and health and safety of Association properties and be compliant with legislation and regulations
• To ensure effective collaboration, underpinned by a clear focus on meeting the needs of individuals, taking an outcome-focused approach, utilising relevant systems and clear lines of communication, and a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities

What can you expect in return?

• The pension scheme for new staff will be based on a defined employer contribution of 3% and employee contribution of 5% (minimum)
• 5.6 weeks holiday and maximum of 5 Extra Company Days awarded based on length of service
• A days annual leave if your birthday falls on a working day
• Required to work Bank Holidays if it falls on shift pattern
• Medicash Scheme
• Business mileage is paid at 45 pence per mile
• You will join an Investors in People Gold employer

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