Housing Support Worker

I am seeking housing Support Workers to work in services in a mental health service in Caerphilly. 

Overview:

• Title: Housing Support Worker

• Location: Caerphilly

• Job Type: Temporary / Temp-to-perm

• Immediate starts available

• Shifts: Ad hoc/temporary/temp to perm/part-time hours/full-time hours

• Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)

• A full UK driving license is preferred

Benefits: 

• Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges 

• Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability

• Support from a specialist consultant

• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM) 

• Agency worker of the month prize £50 

• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter 

• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home

• Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

• Vetro contributed pension

 

The role: 

What you’ll be doing as a housing Support Worker:

1. Emotional and Psychological Support

• Provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to talk about their feelings and experiences.

• Offer reassurance, active listening, and encouragement to promote self-esteem and confidence.

• Help clients cope with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, or mood instability.
   

2. Practical Daily Living Support

• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, shopping, attending appointments, and medication routines.

• Support clients with managing their finances, benefits, and bills.
   

• Encourage healthy routines like sleep hygiene, diet, and exercise.
   

3. Supporting Recovery Plans

• Work with mental health professionals to implement individual care or recovery plans.

• Help clients set and achieve personal goals (e.g., returning to education or employment, rebuilding relationships).

• Monitor mental health status and report changes to the relevant healthcare professionals.
   

4. Promoting Social Inclusion

• Encourage clients to engage in social activities and community resources to reduce isolation.

• Support clients in developing or rebuilding social and family connections.

• Facilitate access to education, volunteering, or employment opportunities.
   

5. Crisis Support and Risk Management

• Identify early warning signs of deterioration or relapse and act quickly to prevent crisis.

• Respond appropriately in emergencies, including contacting crisis teams or emergency services.

• Follow safeguarding procedures to protect clients and others from harm.
   

To be successful in this role you must:

 

• Have atleast 6 months of experience working within a social care setting

• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one

• The right to work in the UK