Support Worker inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
THU 28 NOV 2024
£25,965.41 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) GOOD SALARY
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Competitive salary with the potential to increase after 18 months of successful performance.
Regular working hours from Monday to Friday, providing a great work-life balance.
Opportunity to make a significant impact by helping individuals rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness.
Access to personal development and training, allowing for continuous learning and growth in your career.
Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays, ensuring ample time for rest and relaxation.
Diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting respect and empowerment for all employees.
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: RSAP, Powerhouse, Liverpool
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,965.41 (increases to £27,112.48 after 18 months)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Overview:
Riverside is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals who have experienced homelessness and are now in temporary accommodation. The role involves providing housing-related support, connecting customers with services like employability coaching, and helping them manage finances and secure benefits to transition to permanent housing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support customers in rebuilding their lives by enhancing confidence and providing practical help (e.g., employment resources, financial management).
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress.
- Work collaboratively with a team and engage in community outreach, depending on customer needs.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivering structured support.
- Empathetic, resilient, and a team player with a proactive attitude.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, ideally with relevant personal experience.
- Flexibility in working hours is essential, as the role may include lone working.
Benefits of Working at Riverside:
- Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
- 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with potential for flexible working arrangements.
- Commitment to personal development and a range of employee benefits.
- Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with initiatives like a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement. Early applications are recommended as roles may close ahead of the deadline.
Job Title: Support WorkerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,965.41 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Location: RSAP, Powerhouse, LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as a Support WorkerThis role is part of RSAP. This service supports people who have experienced homelessness and are now living in temporary accommodation for up to 3 years.You will be located in Powerhouse, Liverpool but spend time in the community visiting customers in their own properties, providing housing-related support to help them move on to more permanent accommodation. You will provide support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you.About youWe are looking for someone with:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
- To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
- An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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