At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead support planning and help homeless individuals achieve independence.
- Company: Join a caring team at Cyrenian House in Guildford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 34 days leave, health cash plan, and instant pay access.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and supportive colleagues.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting others and understanding homelessness challenges.
The predicted salary is between 27500 - 31201 £ per year.
Salary £27,500 - 31,201, depending on experience. Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), 9-5, Monday to Friday Guildford, Cyrenian House.
Working across our Move-On properties in Guildford Home, a place where you belong. Want to be part of a team that truly cares, not only about our customers, but about you too? Our colleagues tell us that working here feels different. We’re brilliant at what we do, and we look after each other just as much as we support our customers. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in your current job, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.
You’ll help homeless people with complex needs live more independently and move on. No two days are the same. One moment you’re helping someone take a big step towards their goals, the next you’re supporting them through life’s everyday ups and downs.
What you’ll do:
- Lead support planning and coordinate case work to deliver person-centred support
- Balance support, safeguarding, admin and meetings while guiding colleagues and managing caseloads
- Support Customers with tasks like budgeting, benefit claims and attending appointments
- Work with multi-agency teams to safeguard and empower our customers
- Help customers build independence and prepare for their move-on to more independent housing
Why join us:
This is more than a job; it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters, and be part of one of the UK’s Great Places to Work, join us!
You have:
- Passion and experience in supporting others ideally in a supported housing setting.
- Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support
- The ability to work under your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach
- Understand the issues of homelessness and the challenges people face.
Stronger together: We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits:
Our supported accommodation is in Guildford, and this is a service based role. You will manage your own diary. You will work from an office base at our Guildford hostel but your customer group will be living in our 4 dispersed houses close by, preparing to move on. Although you will lone work, you will be part of the team with the hostel colleagues. You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay). A vehicle is not required but can be useful. You will need to be insured for business use and have a full licence; we’ll pay for any business mileage.
What’s in it for you?
- 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a me day)
- Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140 each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
- Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
- Instant pay access with Stream
- 800 discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
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Lead Support Worker in Guildford employer: Home Group Limited
At Home Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a community that values each member's contribution and well-being. Located in Guildford, our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering extensive learning opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With competitive benefits such as generous leave, health cash plans, and a matching pension scheme, you will find a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of those we support.
