At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals and families facing homelessness with tailored, outcome-focused plans.
- Company: Join a purpose-led organisation partnered with YMCA, making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £29,000, flexible hours, and the chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team that empowers residents towards independence and stability.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex needs and knowledge of housing benefits is essential.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Overview
The Housing Network Support Worker (Complex Needs)
Salary - £29,000
Hours - 40 Hours Per Week, can include weekends and Bank Holidays.
We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Housing Network are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the Aylesbury area.
Responsibilities
- Providing strength based and trauma informed support, building trusting relationships with residents and creating meaningful (outcome focused) support plans.
- Providing 1:1 support sessions, interventions and signposting to help residents gain independence.
- Manage a caseload of residents in an effective way to ensure all residents receive and engage with appropriate amounts and types of support for their needs.
- Support residents to understand and complete tenancy documentation, understand their benefits and identify knowledge gaps which can be added into support plans for future engagement.
- Uphold high levels of safeguarding awareness and protection for individuals, residents, colleagues and the wider community.
Qualifications
- The Support Worker will have:
- Experience working with families facing homelessness and/or people struggling with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other complex needs.
- Knowledge base of Housing Benefit, and be able to support residents with any knowledge gaps.
- Flexibility to be able to work 40 hours per week on a rota basis.
Support Worker employer: Housing Limited
The Housing Network is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families facing homelessness. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and support, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values each team member's contributions. Located in Aylesbury, our organisation not only provides competitive salaries but also the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the community.
