Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Glastonbury
- Salary
- 9.00 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 14 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 31 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Support Worker needed in Glastonbury working within a supported housing project for homeless service users
Your new company
You will be working for a national housing provider who focuses on supplying affordable housing. With over 40 years experience within the social housing market you will joining a leading organisation who supports the local community.
Your new role
You will be working as a support worker in Glastonbury providing support to homeless service users. As a support worker you ensure the delivery of a quality support service to vulnerable service users. As a support worker you will enable service users to engage with the local community carrying out support plans and promoting independence. As a support worker you will be giving homeless service users housing, benefit and welfare advice helping them move on from the service to live in more permanent accommodation.
What you'll need to succeed
To be a successful support worker you will need working knowledge within supported housing or working with vulnerable service users. A knowledge in homelessness would be beneficial. You must have knowledge in support plans and providing housing advice. Most importantly you must be passionate about helping people and be able to communicate and adapt when necessary. As you are working with vulnerable people you will be subject to a DBS check and must provide relevant documents for this.
What you'll get in return
Not only are you offered a competitive hourly rate but you will be also making a difference to service users' lives. This is a positive role where you will be promoting service user empowerment and is a brilliant opportunity if you are passionate about supported housing.
What you need to do now
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