Description
We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our team based in Brent. In this role, you will support participants who have been or are at risk of homelessness, experienced social exclusion, mental health challenges, substance use challenges, learning disabilities, and/or may have previous convictions.
You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence within a compassionate and trauma-informed environment. You will be at the heart of delivering high-quality, person-centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support residents who may be facing challenges with their housing and long-term living
- Co-create tailored support plans through one-to-one sessions, group sessions, and multi-agency meetings
- Support residents to build skills and confidence to move towards independent living
- Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence, such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts, and others as relevant
- Lone working is part of the role, but you’ll always have a supportive team around
- Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration
- Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required
- Keep support plans updated on our online portals as appropriate
What we Offer:
- 25 days (Full-time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports, and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme