Support Worker
- Recruiter
- SHELTER
- Location
- Sheffield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 02 May 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Closing date: 01 May 2017 at 11.30pm
We are looking for an experienced Support Worker with a good knowledge of homelessness, housing legislation and welfare benefits, to provide support to clients with complex needs.
You will be working in the Sheffield Hub which delivers a range of services including an information and resource centre, housing advice and support services. We specialise in housing, welfare benefits and debt.
Benefits include 30 days annual leave, the possibility of flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and development.
Your key responsibilities:
Undertaking comprehensive housing needs and risk assessments so that the client's housing-related support needs are fully identified
Providing flexible support, including support in people's homes and a variety of settings
Developing an outcome focused support plan with the client
Developing, maintaining and coordinating effective working relationships.
And what you'll need:
Proven experience of working with vulnerable people and/or those with multiple and complex needs
Demonstrable knowledge of homelessness, housing and welfare benefits and experience of working within a safeguarding framework
Proficiency using a case management system and Microsoft Office applications
A proactive and resilient approach, excellent relationship building skills and a flair for adapting your influencing style and approach
A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and relevant insurance is essential.
For further information about the role, the benefits of working for Shelter and to apply please visit our website.
Shelter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients, in particular children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
We are looking for an experienced Support Worker with a good knowledge of homelessness, housing legislation and welfare benefits, to provide support to clients with complex needs.
You will be working in the Sheffield Hub which delivers a range of services including an information and resource centre, housing advice and support services. We specialise in housing, welfare benefits and debt.
Benefits include 30 days annual leave, the possibility of flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and development.
Your key responsibilities:
Undertaking comprehensive housing needs and risk assessments so that the client's housing-related support needs are fully identified
Providing flexible support, including support in people's homes and a variety of settings
Developing an outcome focused support plan with the client
Developing, maintaining and coordinating effective working relationships.
And what you'll need:
Proven experience of working with vulnerable people and/or those with multiple and complex needs
Demonstrable knowledge of homelessness, housing and welfare benefits and experience of working within a safeguarding framework
Proficiency using a case management system and Microsoft Office applications
A proactive and resilient approach, excellent relationship building skills and a flair for adapting your influencing style and approach
A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and relevant insurance is essential.
For further information about the role, the benefits of working for Shelter and to apply please visit our website.
Shelter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients, in particular children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.