Housing Support Worker

We are recruiting for a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country.

Description

The Job is located in Wrexham and Queensferry and support homeless men and women aged 18+ with complex needs. The service provides residential support designed to meet individual needs, promote independence, and lead to sustainable move-on. The projects are funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and are required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:

• Promoting Personal and Community Safety

• Promoting Independence and Control

• Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control

• Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Purpose of the Role

To provide a proactive presence across the projects during both day and night shifts, promoting a safe, quiet, and supportive environment for residents and visitors. The role involves responding to disturbances, emergencies, and other housing management functions in line with procedures, while offering ad-hoc support to residents as required. You will also assist with lone working arrangements and the coordination of out-of-hours resources, working as part of a wider support team.

The Candidate: 

• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in the face of challenging behaviours
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential

Interested? If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact, click the ‘apply’ button below to start your application!

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