The Bus Shelter Dorset is recruiting an experienced, dedicated Support Worker to
join our unique team.
When on duty you will take day-to-day responsibility for the effective running of The
Bus Shelter. This will include maintaining a safe and positive environment in which
hope and support is delivered to guests in order to empower them to come off the
streets, re-build their lives, and wherever possible to move on into homes and
employment.
You will work with guests on an individual basis and help them to identify their future
aspirations and support them in monitoring their progress in achieving these.
You will attend appointments with guests as necessary and advocate for them to
ensure equality of access to services which they may have previously been excluded
from due to their lifestyle and complex needs.
You will establish positive working relationships with all appropriate agencies.
Required to undertake housekeeping chores as agreed.
Driving licence and a minimum of 1 years previous support work required.
To apply for this role, arrange a visit, or an informal chat please contact Debs Legg
via email at: debslegg@thebusshelterdorset.org
The Bus Shelter Dorset offers rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness a
safe place to live with access to a supportive community environment and 24 hour
high support tailored to meet their individual needs. In 2022 we were awarded the
“Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service”.
Our aims and objectives – ‘To relieve the needs of homeless persons, or those at
risk of homelessness, by the provision of temporary accommodation, advice,
signposting and support’
Our core values
Supporting clients as individuals and respecting that they are the experts in
their own lives
Believing in second chances and not giving up on people
Empowering staff and valuing their contribution to every aspect of services
Building trusting relationships with an open and honest approach to clients,
staff, volunteers, partners and supporters
Strong integrity & reputation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
