Temporary Housing Support Worker

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Temporary

Description

Rocasa are looking to recruit Experienced Housing Support Workers on a temproary basis in Northampton paying up to £15.95ph for up to 8 weeks.

Duties include the below :

Using a trauma informed approach, we assess the needs jointly with clients to identify their aspirations, goals, supporting individual to achieve them.

Work with clients to create an individualised move on plan, encouraging clients to take active involvement in the support planning process

Complete robust risk assessments on arrival and update as and when there are any changes.

Ensure clients are aware of the expectations when engaging with the service and discuss the acceptable behavioural agreement with them.

Work with clients to increase confidence, self-esteem, and to develop positive coping skills.

Ensure individuals have the necessary skills to transition into independent living.

Undertaking planned key working sessions.

Assist clients with day-to-day support and tenancy related matters.

Support clients to be ‘tenancy ready’ to enable a successful move on.

Support clients to be financially independent through budgeting plans and claiming benefits or finding paid employment.

Support and monitor client’s healthcare needs, accessing relevant healthcare professionals where appropriate including substance misuse or other dependencies where applicable.

Support clients to access additional support services where needed (e.g., food banks, benefits, housing, tenancy support, wellbeing, employment, training, education, jobs and other community resources).

Encourage clients to develop their practical life skills. (e.g., budgeting, paying bills, planning meals, shopping, cooking).

Lead on and promote support initiatives including group work.

Work with clients to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and any health & safety concerns. ➢ Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way, balancing the needs of the individual with the safety of the service. ➢ Record and monitor outcomes and support daily.

Always maintain client confidentiality, except for those covered under the safeguarding policy and procedure.

Provide support that is sensitive to the different needs of people. (e.g., culture, religion, background, personal beliefs, age, personal experiences etc). In relation to other agencies

You musy have previous experience in Housing or Homeless Support and have a current Enhanced DBS Check on the update Service
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  • Negotiable
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  • CV-172713
  • Temporary
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