At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young parents in their journey to independence and improve their wellbeing.
- Company: Leading Housing Association dedicated to community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, holiday pay, and meaningful work experience.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Empathy, communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 27150 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £13 + holiday pay
Duration: 2-3 months temp
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Embark on a meaningful journey with a leading Housing Association as a Support Worker for young parents in supported living accommodation. Support people to improve their wellbeing, make links with their local communities and manage their homes. Work alongside people to support them in meeting their potential in all areas of their lives. Be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support in our accommodation services and/or to provide visiting support to people in their own homes. Work in partnership with the customer and other professional external agencies and services surrounding that customer. Empower customers to live independently by creating an environment in which they can thrive and supporting them to develop their own skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage own caseload of young parents and families who are going through the homeless pathways or at risk of homelessness.
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions.
- Create and maintain support/action plans.
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers.
- Ensure customers receive the service and benefits they are entitled to.
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards.
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team.
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible.
- Carry out Health and Safety tasks.
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