Support Worker - BANK
Target Housing, West Carr, City of Kingston upon Hull
Support Worker - BANK
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Target Housing, West Carr, City of Kingston upon Hull
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: dc38e5121f3f4a35b294978a94e61b42
Full Job Description
You will be based in Hull and will deliver high quality support to clients within shared living environments as well as delivering outreach support to clients in their own tenancies. The role will involve supporting clients with daily living skills including shopping, attending their appointments, accessing community resources, health care and accessing and dealing with benefits to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.,
- Deliver 1:1 support to clients in line with the goals set out in their support plan
- Liaise with the client's support worker regarding progress towards set goals
- Keep up to date, accurate and professional recordings of support delivery
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in clients support
- Work flexibly as part of the staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels are met
- Encourage and support service users to take part in activities
- Encourage service users to contribute fully to their care and support plan
- Support service users with personal administration, form filling and making benefit claims as necessary, As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle. Business insurance will be required. - Enhanced DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience working with mental health
- An understanding of relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults
- Experience of working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred
- Intermediate IT skills which must include Outlook, Word and Excel
- Effective and clear written communication skills in report writing, risk assessments and form completion
- Excellent time-management skills
Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence.
If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!, There are many great reasons to join our team! - Great opportunities for career development
- Mileage Compensation
- Free Parking
- Paid for Enhanced DBS check
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Don't meet every single requirement?