Housing Support Worker

St. Austell, Cornwall
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Housing Support Worker
Truro
Young Women's Centre (16-20)
3 Months
2 Nights Per Week
£15.80 LTD / £13.47 PAYE (inc hol)

A housing association in the South West are recruiting for an overnight Support Worker to provide overnight support to their service users in Truro.

THE ROLE
The focus of the Housing Support Worker role is to provide support to young women, working towards independent living.

Support young women to improve their wellbeing, develop independent living skills, and manage their tenancies effectively.
Work collaboratively with external agencies and services to meet individual needs.
Deliver person-centred support plans tailored to each customer's goals and aspirations.
Offer guidance on welfare benefits, budgeting, and tenancy-related issues.
Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with company policies.
Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate risk management plans.
Foster an inclusive environment that champions equality, diversity, and empowerment.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar support or housing-related role and demonstrate a commitment to helping vulnerable young people.

Knowledge of supported housing, safeguarding, and the welfare benefits system.
Ability to manage crises with empathy and professionalism.
Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.
Familiarity with lone working practices and professional boundaries.
Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, substance misuse, or those at risk of homelessness is advantageous.
THE CONTRACT

Hours: 2 nights per week (17:00 to 23:00 working, followed by a sleep-in until 07:00).
Duration: 3-month contract with potential for a temp-to-perm transition and full-time opportunities.
Pay: £15.80 per hour (LTD). PAYE equivalent: £13.47 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!
If this role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate

Job Info
Service Care Solutions logo
Job Title:
Housing Support Worker
Company:
Service Care Solutions
Location:
St. Austell, Cornwall
Salary:
£13.47 - £15.80 Per hour
Posted:
Dec 19th 2024
Closes:
Jan 19th 2025
Sector:
Social Care
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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