Supported Housing Worker

Job Title: Supported Housing Worker
Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £24,500 per annum

P4 are recruiting for a Supported Housing Worker for a charity client in Shepton Mallet. In this role you will support help deliver high quality off the street accommodation for rough sleepers.

Additional Information:

• Travel required across Mendip to cover accommodation in two locations
• Participation in an on-call rota (1 in every 4 weeks), with an additional £100 per week when on-call
• Participation in a rostered system of working with shifts between 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM, including weekend work (every other weekend)

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality off-the-street accommodation service for individuals rough sleeping within Mendip
• Complete holistic assessments for clients, leading to the development of support plans that meet individual client goals
• Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with relevant external agencies
• Provide clients with advice, information, and enabling services so they can be signposted to and access appropriate services to develop independence
• Provide an effective Housing Management service for clients and identified properties
• Carry out, within reason, any other duties necessary to achieve the smooth running of the service and undertake other organizational duties, broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

Requirements:

• A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion and approaches that seek to address these

Benefits:

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
• Wellbeing-related support and advice, plus up to 6 free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment, plus bank holidays
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6-weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Join us and make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Mendip. Apply today to be part of a supportive and dynamic team!