The Vacancy Full time, 37 hours a week Working shift patterns, including one weekend in four, 12 hour shifts and bank holidays
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?
Then this could be the role for you.
You will be working as part of a team to provide support to our homeless clients.
You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent.
Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment.
You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
Empower clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the hostel such as basic maintenance/ room decoration Involve clients in the smooth running if the hostel environment Help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property Maintain client records using relevant systems to a good standard Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures Attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside your normal working pattern Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job)
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people.
Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
Clear verbal and written English Good IT and keyboard skills Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate Passion for working in a client/customer facing role Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible About Us
We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future.
Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion.
We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.
We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Our vision
To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.
Our mission
To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.
Our values
Everyone matters
We know we're stronger together
We do the right things, for the right reasons
We never give up
Our Benefits
Annual appraisals
Child care vouchers
Pension with life cover
Extra mile awards
Employee assistance programme
Shopping vouchers
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