Support Worker
LOCATION: Andover
SALARY: £13.12 + Holiday pay or £14.70 Inclusive
+ £70 per sleep in
DURATION: Temp to perm
Hours: 37.5 hour per week or 22.5 hours per week
(alternating week rota; Mon-Fri or Weds-Sun) (1 sleep in per week)
Additional information:
We are looking for a temporary Support Worker to join our team on a temp to perm basis, working with young people who are at risk of homeless or are facing homelessness.
As a Support Worker, you will be working closely with other agencies around specific needs including mental health, substance misuse, benefits, private letting agents and landlords and/or others and exploring options around education, training and employment. You will need to write, review and update support plans and risk assessments and take a positive approach towards risk management.
We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work.
About The Candidate:
The successful candidates will provide a holistic and positive approach to solution focussed support.
Experience of supporting a wide range of people from varying backgrounds with varying support needs.
Motivated towards encouraging and supporting young people to become more independent.
Experience of managing a caseload
Experience of support planning
Experience of risk and needs assessing
Ability to lone work safety and work effectively as part of a team. Essential:
Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a reliable car.
For more information on this housing focused role please contact Cali Webb on (phone number removed)
