Job Title: Floating Support Worker – 25+ those at risk of homelessness
Based: Olton, Solihull
Salary: £19,000 per annum pro rata
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time
Sir Josiah Mason Trust
SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.
Job Role:
We are looking for a part-time Floating Support Worker to support those people who are 25+ and at risk of becoming homeless, within the borough of Solihull, working 30 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone affected by homelessness or risk of homelessness across Solihull Borough by:
This is a great time to join SJMT at a time of growth and development in the charity, we also provide Extra Care and Residential Care services in Solihull and we have housing schemes for older people in Solihull, Shirley, Wolverhampton, Erdington and Kidderminster.
Key responsibilities:
- To provide key worker support to a specified number of service users, including one to one individual support and liaison with other agencies on behalf of people who use our services
- Enabling individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living
- To carry out all needs assessments, individual safety and support planning within organisational and legislative requirements.
- Liaising with other external agencies and community groups on behalf of people who use our services
- To undertake assessments in conjunction with statutory partners as appropriate to identify housing related support needs of those referred to the service
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm To monitor and report to senior staff on the effectiveness of support delivery
- Encouraging service users to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health
- Participate in the monitoring requirements of the service by providing statistical and qualitative information on activities, success stories and outcomes achieved
- Ensure effective incident and complaint recording including using the relevant SJMT systems and process
General Requirements:
- Caring and enthusiastic
- Experience of providing support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; or experience of providing support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
- The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs;
- Equivalent work experience and lived experience will be considered
- Great organisation skills, listening skills, good written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Must understand and share the Values of the Organisation.
- Full commitment to Equal Opportunities and anti discriminatory working practices.
- Flexible attitude to work – occasional additional hours
- Full driving licence and use of car
- Two Covid-19 vaccinations
- A DBS check will be taken up for the successful candidate
What we offer:
The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:
- Starting on 31 days holiday pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
- An annual ‘wellbeing’ day for all staff
- Company sick pay
- Funded DBS checks
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme – access to 24 hour confidential advice / counselling
- Long service awards
- Ongoing career development training
Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Equal Opportunities:
SJMT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date for applications: 18th February 2022
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS to complete the attached application form.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Care Management, Care Assist, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.
