Support Worker Level 1

Support Worker Level 1

Location: Inverness, IV1 1PP
Salary: GBP19,966 - GBP21,612 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week

Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people's lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people's wellbeing and out of school care services.

About the role - Support Worker Level 1:

To help end homelessness by providing a high-quality, community-based outreach housing support service to adults (age 16+) who are living in their own or temporary (including bed and breakfast) accommodation in the Highland Council area.

We would love you to apply for this role if

• You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
• You have SVQ level 3 H&SC or SCQF equivalent (or are willing to work towards)
• You have knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to housing and social care
• You have experience of crisis work with vulnerable people

You would love to work in this role if

• You are passionate about creating an environment which promotes co-operation, trust and open exchange of ideas
• You are committed to providing a culture of safety, fairness and inclusiveness.
• You have flexibility with regards to working patterns
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities.

What you will be doing

• Tenancy set-up support, including access to furniture, Universal Credit, establishing utilities, budgeting, and tenancy responsibilities.
• Support to maximise income and reduce rent arrears.
• Support and advice on the safety, security and general maintenance of their property.
• Signposting to other appropriate agencies such as health services, money advice services and other support agencies.
• Signposting to access education and employment opportunities
• General advice and liaising on any housing or social issues that may affect the sustainability of the tenancy.
• Actively practising person-centred planning and unconditional positive regard.
• Taking a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach.
• Utilising the Better Futures information management system to record and assess a service user's progress.
• Having detailed knowledge of other relevant services and signposting or referring service users when required.
• Compiling and reviewing service user risk assessments.
• Promoting service users' involvement in the improvement and development of the service.
• Represent Ypeople to other agencies or services including Local Authority, Social Work, Housing Services and other relevant services.

I'm keen! What's next?

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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