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We have a Support Worker role at Supported Housing South West.
The roles build on customer care, health and safety, flexibility, adaptability and other skills to assist homeless individuals who are unable to live independently, by offering them the practical and emotional support they need to regain their independence.
SHSW Service is an 82-bed service for single homeless.
Currently we have 23 properties spread through Merton Borough.
You will be responsible for a caseload with low and medium needs.
You will be able to work from different location and have the possibility to going around different locations and not to be placed in only one place.
SHSW is a very supportive and welcome team that makes team works their best strength you have the opportunity to gain more skills and bring your experience to the team.
Our customers come with a range of support needs, such as those associated with mental health, care leaver status, probation, ex-offending, domestic violence, learning disabilities and asylum seeking.
The support for each customer is person-centred, requires creative energy and is hugely rewarding for colleagues as well as life changing for our customers.
This means embracing a dynamic work environment where each day presents unique challenges, offering valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
You will join a lively, supportive, and friendly team to work together to provide an excellent service for our young people.
You will be required to support a caseload of at least 10 customers to:
• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights, and responsibilities to enable them to move onto to independent living
• Plan and set targets to achieve and take appropriate action to meet their goals and aspirations
• Take part in activities and provide them with opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
A key part of the role is enabling customers to gain necessary support from other agencies so you will need to be able to network/build relationships with those in other organisations and support customers through their processes to access the support they need such as accessing benefits, housing and education.
You need knowledge of safeguarding and how this may apply in the day-to-day work we do as well as.
understanding of the reasons why people become homeless and the needs and challenges they face and of statutory as well as the voluntary resources available to homeless people.
Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are key objectives for us, and we reflect this in our recruitment practices, actively seeking applications from all parts of the community regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
You will need to have the correct right to work in the UK in place, as Evolve does not have a sponsorship license.
Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this role using the included job description and person specification.
You will need to be able to work shifts on a pre-planned rolling rota - 5 /7 days a week including mornings (from 7am), evenings (to 10pm) - these also include mid shifts and weekends.
In return, we can offer you: Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service) Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday per annum Employer paid DBS checks Occupational sick pay Employer contributory pension scheme 4 x Life Assurance Medical Cash Back Plan Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme Cycle to work scheme Full training and induction programme Blue Light Card About us
Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year.
Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient.
We believe in building on people's strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness.
We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people's individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling.
We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness.
We campaign to end street homelessness.
We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.
Please click here for more information about us.
Our values
Honest
We treat homeless, vulnerable people and staff fairly, with respect and with an unconditional positive regard.
Inclusive
We enable our customers to play a key role in defining and designing the work we do.
We develop our managers not to just manage, but to lead their teams.
Optimistic
We don't pass judgement on customer or staff potential simply based on where they are in their lives at this point in time.
Determined
We ensure that customers and staff have a solid skills foundation to build their future development on.
Passionate
We believe that every customer and staff member has the potential to make significant contributions to the organisation, sector, and community; be that through paid employment or volunteering their time.
We believe that every customer and staff member has the potential to make significant contributions to the organisation, sector, and community; be that through paid employment or volunteering their time.
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Creative
We provide a pathway of opportunity to support customers and staff to achieve their full potential, whatever that may be.
What's it like People are at the heart of what we do.
We believe our diverse and inclusive organisation empowers and values our people.