This Support Worker post in Southern Housing's Care & Support service delivers CQC regulated care to people on the 16+ homeless pathway across supported housing, extra care and the community. The work centres on personalised support under each care plan, helping people live as independently as possible with dignity, choice and inclusion at the core. It is hands-on and physically demanding, with moving and handling, calm responses in emergencies, and evening, weekend, sleep-in or on-call duties. An Enhanced DBS check is needed, but no prior experience is required.
What the job involves
- Provide care and support in line with individual care plans
- Help people live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
- Support people with wellbeing, safety and daily living
- Work across supported housing schemes, extra care services and the local community
- Carry out physically demanding tasks, including moving and handling
- Respond calmly in emergency situations
- Work evenings and weekends where required
- Undertake sleep-in duties or take part in an on-call rota
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns
- Maintain accurate records and reports
Qualifications
- Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Caring, empathetic approach and ability to build trusting relationships
- Delivering care and support in line with individual care plans
- Understanding of safeguarding, with confidence following procedures and reporting concerns
- Remaining calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations
- Commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Strong communication skills and teamwork
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on-call rotas
- Basic IT skills for accurate records and reports
Nice to have
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
What’s offered
- Full training and support provided
- Opportunity to grow and develop within the housing sector
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
