Supported Housing Worker

• Locations

  Richmond upon Thames, London

• Salary

  £121 - £165 per day

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Temporary

Supported Housing Worker Needed!

• Rate of Pay: £15.80 plus holiday pay = £17.70 per hour or £20.64ph Umbrella
• Location: Richmond
• Nearest Train Station: Richmond Overground Station
• Timing: Monday-Friday 9-5 or 10:00-18:00 (flexible)
• Contract: 3 Months initially (likely extension and potential permanent contract)

Purpose of the service:

Work in a accommodation based service for 11 ex-offenders, the service focuses on increasing their independence during their up to 2 and a half year stay. Service users are solely low – medium level risk, all of which are thoroughly risk assessed and interviewed upon referral

Key Duties:

• Support clients in adhering to HDC/Bail conditions.
• Oversee a case load of 6-7 clients, directly working with each client through 1-1 support sessions, helping them with their allowance, budgets, making payments, independent living skills, managing meetings with their probation officer, making sure they attend their MAPA meetings and monthly house meetings and addressing any scheduled/late payments to the service
• Develop realistic, person-centred Support Plans.
• Provide weekly support to help residents achieve their goals.
• Assist residents with Housing Benefit applications to avoid rent arrears.
• Manage properties to maintain Decent Homes Standards.
• Complete referrals to specialist support agencies as needed.

Expectations:

• Ability to create person-centred support plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS Required

Apply now to help those in need of a second chance!

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