Homeless Support Worker - Chichester
£23,759.
Full Time, Permanent
The Role:
1to1 Group are working in partnership with a homeless charity that supports adults and young people. We are helping to recruit Support Workers to support the individuals staying within the hostels.
Responsibilities:
- Provide practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing homelessness, including advice on housing, employment, and welfare benefits.
- Help clients develop life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and self-care, to promote independence.
- Provide crisis intervention and safeguarding
- Support clients with budgeting, managing finances, and addressing debt or benefit issues.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development.
- Conduct regular case reviews with the clients to ensure they are invested and working on gaining their independence.
- Facilitate access to education, training, and employment opportunities for long-term stability.
Requirements:
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Driving license would be desirable
- Knowledge of housing and welfare legislation
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving skills
If you would like to be considered then please apply today!
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,759.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Support Work: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Enhanced Adult and Child DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person