Housing Support Assistant
- Recruiter
- LiveWest Homes Ltd
- Location
- Truro
- Salary
- 17000.00 - 18900.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, Housing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, conscientious person to join our Support team in Cornwall as a Housing Support Assistant in our Complex Needs Scheme in Truro.
New Start provides short-term housing and support to vulnerable people who have experienced chaotic lives and have complex needs including issues regarding mental ill-health, substance misuse and homelessness and who need help to move towards independence and become an active member of the community.
This role involves working evenings and sleeping nights and weekend day shifts to provide a safe, secure and supportive service. You will support and monitor the conduct, health, safety and general welfare of residents with a flexible and sensitive approach.
You will part of a team of support staff but as a Housing Support Assistant you will be lone working at night with people at New Start.
Experience of working in support services is preferred along with excellent communication skills, adaptability and resilience as you will often be dealing with some very challenging situations and people. You will need to work with confidence, be able to assess needs and risk, be a good listener, see the bigger picture and build trusting relationships.
This role is being offered on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week on a rolling rota, to include weekend working. Based on 3 x 12hr or 12.5 hour shifts per week - a mix of sleeping nights and weekend day shifts.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Candidate
To be considered for the role of Housing Support Assistant, you will:
- Be a good communicator
- Have a calm and flexible attitude
- Be adaptable
- Be able to assess risk and have an awareness of health and safety
- Be empathetic and compassionate
- Be resilient and able to maintain a positive work-life balance
- A good record keeper
- Be able to lone work and follow policies and procedures
In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a choice of pension schemes, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.
About The Company
At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone. We own and manage 36,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers. We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please click here...... click apply for full job details
New Start provides short-term housing and support to vulnerable people who have experienced chaotic lives and have complex needs including issues regarding mental ill-health, substance misuse and homelessness and who need help to move towards independence and become an active member of the community.
This role involves working evenings and sleeping nights and weekend day shifts to provide a safe, secure and supportive service. You will support and monitor the conduct, health, safety and general welfare of residents with a flexible and sensitive approach.
You will part of a team of support staff but as a Housing Support Assistant you will be lone working at night with people at New Start.
Experience of working in support services is preferred along with excellent communication skills, adaptability and resilience as you will often be dealing with some very challenging situations and people. You will need to work with confidence, be able to assess needs and risk, be a good listener, see the bigger picture and build trusting relationships.
This role is being offered on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week on a rolling rota, to include weekend working. Based on 3 x 12hr or 12.5 hour shifts per week - a mix of sleeping nights and weekend day shifts.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Candidate
To be considered for the role of Housing Support Assistant, you will:
- Be a good communicator
- Have a calm and flexible attitude
- Be adaptable
- Be able to assess risk and have an awareness of health and safety
- Be empathetic and compassionate
- Be resilient and able to maintain a positive work-life balance
- A good record keeper
- Be able to lone work and follow policies and procedures
In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a choice of pension schemes, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.
About The Company
At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone. We own and manage 36,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers. We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please click here...... click apply for full job details