Support Worker

Support Worker 

Southampton

Reference MHSW060718

Closing Date Sunday 22nd July

Salary £9,966

Hours Part Time 18.5

The Client

We are a homeless housing association, offering supported accommodation in Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex for those who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support. We will provide you with a full and enjoyable training plan from the beginning of your journey with us.  We are committed to ensuring that you have the tools and the knowledge necessary to do your job effectively.

Role and Responsibilities

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you.

You will be working as part of a team to provide support to our young parents and young persons. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent.  Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment.  You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.

Day in the life of a Support worker:

• You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis.  You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them.
• You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
• You will help them improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework.
• You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
• You will help clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim

Our Values

Giving Clients Choice & Control, Being Open and Honest and Equality & Diversity

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people.  Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

How to Apply

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You will be directed to our client’s career page where you will be required to complete an application form. 

NO CV’s – NO AGENCIES