Floating Support Worker

Posted 13 August 2024
Salary £12.50 p/h PAYE
LocationSutton
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
ReferencePROF_46593
Contact NameDaniel Walker

Job description

Our client, based in Sutton, is currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker on a 6-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a part-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults, hold a enhanced DBS taken out within the last three years taken out within the last three years and be able to maintain accurate notes on internal systems.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a caseload of around 12 clients with learning difficulties

  • Creating comprehensive risk assessments

  • Signposting individuals to outside organisations for additional support where necessary

  • Providing basic tenancy sustainment advice

  • Delivering welfare and benefit advice ensuring clients receive their full entitlement

  • Liaising with social workers

  • Maintaining up to date records on the bespoke CRM

Experience required:

  • Experience providing care/support to vulnerable adults

  • Experience providing floating support

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Managing your own diary

  • Ability to build rapport with clients

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working

  • Flexible working days

Working hours:

  • 18 hours per week over a minimum of 3 days

  • Flexible working hours

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.