At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals and families facing homelessness with tailored, trauma-informed care.
- Company: Join a purpose-led organisation partnered with YMCA, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days annual leave, health programme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase and transform lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in trauma-informed support and housing benefits preferred; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, this would be 8 hour shifts. Working 5 days out of the 7 day period (Could 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.
Are you an experienced Support Worker, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of our service in Coventry? If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and want to help us shape and create a great service for those who need us most, this could be the role for you!
- Looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and commitment to transform the lives of highly vulnerable people
- Highly experienced working with adults and families facing homelessness and/or people struggling with mental health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other complex needs
What you’ll be doing:
- 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.
What you’ll receive:
- Salary - £29,000
- 31 days of annual leave
- 41 hours of training
- Blue Light Card
- Referral programme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Providing trauma informed support: 1 year (preferred)
- Providing housing benefit support: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Support Worker Supported Living in Coventry employer: The Housing Network
The Housing Network is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and employee development. With Monday to Friday hours, our Residential Cleaning Operative role provides a balanced work-life schedule, along with opportunities for growth within the organisation, making it a rewarding choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the Plymouth/Exeter area.
