Supported Accommodation Support Assistant - Rochdale, United Kingdom - 4Recruitment Services

4Recruitment Services

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Rochdale, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

4Recruitment Services are seekingaSupport Assistant.

The post is to work in a supported accommodation for male and female couples and single people affected by homelessness and aged 16+.This includes people with substance misuse issues, low to mediummental health issues and/or an offending history.

The role involves 121 support of individual customers, as well as admin and reception cover.

The working hours are shifts, either 08:00-16:00 &12:00-20:00 and will involve some weekend cover

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Act as an initial point of reference on the phone, or in a reception area as required.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive housing management and support service, including working with tenancy agreements and collecting rents and charges.
Carry out day to day office administrative functions to ensure that all records and files are maintained and held securely and that the confidentiality of information is upheld.
Have an awareness of the clients support needs, working, under direction, supporting clients to help them achieve their agreed outcomes.
Contribute to the formulation and delivery of person centred support plans.
Assisting clients with daytoday support and tenancy issues.
Using IT systems appropriately including adding updates to the Support Database.
Advises management promptly of any signs of problems or concerns about a client.
Recognises signs of distress in clients and identifies ways to reduce this.
To correspond and liaise as necessary with external agencies on behalf of clients.
Report repairs and maintenance needs behalf of the client following agreed procedures.
Work in line with, monitor and report any discrepancies in health and safety standards within schemes.
Address and report any issues of antisocial behaviour to a senior staff member.
Ensure culture and diversity issues for the clients are considered at all times, and report any forms of discrimination.
Promote and encourage a high level of client involvement, consultation and communication.
To clean and prepare rooms as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience of working with vulnerable client groups.
Experience of housing management and/or social care environment.
Ability to resolve the conflict, complaint and being proactive.
Computer skills upper intermediate is necessary. Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft word are essential
The role will need more than admin skills as role holder will have daily contact with residents that have complex needs
Good communications skills are highly required.
Enhanced DBS Check

What we offer:

24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

**Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.