Homeless Support Worker
Job Details: Full Time, 37 hrs per week, Portsmouth, Salary £25,974 starting progressing to £26,474. Enhanced DBS required. Reference: TWO1221162. Driver's licence: Not required. Lone working: Yes. Night working: No. Weekend working: Yes.
You will work as part of a compassionate, adaptable team supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and care leavers. Your role will involve building trust, confidence, and life skills to help clients achieve their goals, while ensuring safeguarding and compliance with policies.
Essential Qualifications
- A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
- Ability to positively contribute to a team
- Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
- Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients
- Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
- Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
- Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
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Homeless Support Worker in Plymouth employer: Two Saints
At Two Saints, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our Homeless Support Workers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training and opportunities for progression within our values-driven team. Located in Newbury, our organisation not only provides meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community but also fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.
