We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Luton who are recruiting for a Support Worker on a permanent contract. The position is due to start immediately and is a full-time role. The salary is £24,000.00 - £26,000.00 per annum depending upon experience.

The ideal candidate will have similar support experience within a mother and baby hostel, be willing to get an Enhanced DBS carried out, drive and have access to their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with approximately eight service users within the mother and baby unit and the all-female hostel
• You’ll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers
• Participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible
• Participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs
• Signpost service users to external support agencies
• Supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding protocols
• Similar support experience
• Conducting Health and Safety checks
• Signposting to external support agencies

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Previous experience within social housing as a Support Worker or similar
• Strong understanding of a mother and babies needs
• Access to own vehicle and a valid driving license

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible working agreements
• Holiday trading scheme
• Health cash plan
• Discount cards
• Funding for training and professional development qualifications

Working hours:

• 37.50 hours per week
• Monday – Sunday, Shift Patterns between 7:00am – 3:00pm, 11:00am – 7:00pm, 9:30am – 5:30pm
• One weekend in four  

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.

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