Support Worker

Posted 22 August 2023
Salary 22,000
LocationSomerset
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
ReferencePROF_43801
Contact NameAbbie Carr

Job description

We are happy to be representing an amazing Charity, with multiple temporary Support Worker roles across Somerset

Currently, we have 3 different temporary roles (3-month ongoing contracts), across Minehead, Bridgewater and Taunton.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Responsible for providing housing related support to 18 plus clients, within supported housing with a history of homelessness, substance misuse or complex needs

  • Helping clients to find move on accommodation and providing advice to help sustain their tenancies

  • Offering with welfare and benefits advice as well as giving support with general money management

  • Creating support plans and undertaking risk assessments

  • Signposting client queries to the appropriate external agency such as the Police, Probation Services, Social Services and Local Authorities

  • Encouraging clients to get involved with community activities and socialise with those around them

  • Assisting with tenancy management, low level anti-social behaviour complaints, rental arrears and more

Working hours:

20 - 37 hours per week (Part time or Full time available)

Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm (1 weekend in 4) – Rota basis

Hourly rate negotiable depending upon experience or permanant option with starting salary of £22,000 per annum

Please note - The successful candidate must have an enhanced DBS within 3 months or be on the update service!!!

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.

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