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Support Worker

RGB Recruitment
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Torquay, Devon TQ2 8ET, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job title is Support Worker located in Torquay, offering a salary of £14.46 per hour.
  • The role involves providing holistic support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, working with clients who have moderate to high support needs.
  • Candidates should have experience in supporting people with various needs and ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field.
  • The position requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to maintain records and implement action plans.
  • This is a 37-hour per week role, initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension, and a DBS at Enhanced - Adult level is required.
JOB TITLE:       Support WorkerLOCATION:     TorquaySALARY:            £14.46/HrThe Employer:We are recruiting a person for the role of Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the South West providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever developing pool of talent.They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.The Role:
  • Working to offer Holistic and Positive options for people who are homeless or potentially facing becoming homelessness.
  • Working alongside people who have moderate – high support needs.
  • Liasing with other agencies in regard to specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Housing/Estate Agents and Education & Training.
  • Looking after 5-8 customers offering a quality service to support people with complex needs.
  • Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach.
The Candidate:
  • Experience in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds.
  • Having the ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them.
  • Being able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
  • Maintaining records and putting action plans in place
  • Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field.
  • Knowledge of Housing Support and experience working with vulnerable individuals, being able to read and assess difficult situations and provide solutions
SUMMARY:This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to peoples lives, working a 37 hour week over 7 days.This is initially a 3 month position with the possibility of extendingA DBS is required for this role at Enhanced - Adult levelINTERVIEW:The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.Contact Carol @ RGB Recruitment in Exeter

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