Job Title: Floating Support Worker – 25+ those at risk of homelessness
Based: Olton, Solihull
Salary: £19,741 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 4th March
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.
About the role:
We are looking for a full-time Floating Support Worker to support those people who are 25+ and at risk of becoming homeless, within the borough of Solihull, working 35 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:
- Working under the leadership and guidance of the Housing Service Manager to support service users to maximise their independence and to ensure focused housing related support is provided to individuals in who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- To work as part of a team to continually improve and promote the service.
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.
- To work with service users in developing, reviewing, monitoring and adapting support and safety plans
- 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 self and others who use our services
- 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
- To work with the team to ensure the service specific lone working procedure is adhered to at all times and regularly reviewed for effectiveness
- Ensure effective incident and complaint recording including using the relevant SJMT systems and process
- Proactively contribute to continuously improving the service by making positive suggestions, providing constructive feedback and assisting in the implementation of agreed new ways of working.
About you:
- 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; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs.
- Equivalent work experience and lived experience will be considered
- Great organisation skills, listening skills, good written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills
- 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.
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.
