Support Worker

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Do you want a job that really makes a difference? We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our schemes at James Bagnall House (West Bromwich) or Rolfe House (Smethwick). These schemes provide temporary accommodation for homeless people with support needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible individual who is able to work on their own initiative. You will be able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and have the unique ability to diffuse any given situation.

The role will involve providing practical, emotional and cognitive support to help our customer achieve their goals, working closely with referring agents, ensuing that the service is allocated promptly.  You will undertake risk and needs assessments and support planning in relation to all customers and to actively review and monitor these with customers. This role does involve shift work including weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a passion and enthusiasm for delivering quality services to vulnerable people.
• Are able to demonstrate empathy whilst enabling people to maximise their independence.

What can we offer you?  As well as a competitive salary and generous leave entitlement, you’ll benefit from our CIPD award winning reward initiative, including a range of voluntary and salary sacrifice benefits, generous pension arrangements, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills further.

For an informal chat about the role please contact William Hughes Team Leader on 0845-850-1020 Ext 6391.

To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV supported by covering letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on 28th March 2018.  We reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised date if deemed necessary.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.