Community Drop in Worker - Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Falcon Support Services

Falcon Support Services
Falcon Support Services
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Leicestershire, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Position Title:
Community Drop In Worker


Location:
Leicestershire


Hours of duty:26.5 Hours per week

  • Tues
  • Weds
  • Thur
  • Fri 09:

Salary:
£11.95 per hour


Contract Type:
Fixed Term till


About us:


Falcon Support Services provides supported accommodation and community projects to those that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or vulnerable in the community.


Our service helps vulnerable people by providing safe and secure accommodation with our staff working alongside clients to help them develop their skills, so they can move away from homelessness to living independently and positively contribute to their community.


Role Purpose:


The Drop In is a day centre with the aim of providing a safe and meaningful space for people to engage with and access services.

We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, accepted, valued and not to be judged for any situations they may be facing and should have access to basic needs, advise, support and opportunities to create a better everyday life.


As a Community Drop In Worker you will set up and run Drop In services across Leicestershire, with the aim of providing a safe and meaningful space for people to engage with and access services.

This is an exciting development post that addresses immediate support needs and moves people from being at a 'pre-engagement' stage to 'engagement' using an informal key working approach.

Our service is prevention focused, based on meeting service users' needs with no time restraints and genuinely enables access to all.


Main Responsibilities:


General

  • To set up and run the Dropin services across Leicestershire ensuring services are delivered efficiently.
  • To provide high quality support to vulnerable members of the community through Support Work
  • To provide a support program of activities, utilizing community resources, volunteers and networking/working in partnership with external agencies to maximize service delivery.

Administration

  • Administration Duties, including maintaining precise and accurate documentation in line with Falcon Support Services recording and reporting procedures.
  • To effectively use IT systems and personal files to record and input information relevant to each individual client and to ensure this information is accurate and up to date.
  • To assist in the development, and implementation of procedures and codes of working practice to form part of a comprehensive quality approach to service delivery.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Compliance / Health & Safety

  • Every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with the Financial Regulations of the charity.
  • Due to the nature of work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will therefore require you to disclose all criminal convictions and comply with a DBS check.
  • To develop Falcon Support Services commitment to equal opportunities and to promote nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
  • All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post, such additional duties may be undertaken which are reasonably commensurate with the level of post. It will be reviewed periodically to consider changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

People

  • To work with clients on identified support needs, empowering clients to make positive changes and informed choices in moving forward.
  • Provide one to one support with form filling and accessing support relating to health, addictions, housing or finances. Appropriately utilizing local partner agencies through referrals and signposting.
  • To ensure that behaviour of service users is appropriate, and address any problems arising from this requirement.
  • To be alert to the health and wellbeing of all clients, effectively implementing Risk Assessments and Support Packages and reporting any concerns to the Community Manager.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:


  • Experience of working on your own initiative to deliver a highquality service
  • The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Experience of managing staff or volunteers
  • Experience of risk, safeguarding vulnerable adults and professional boundaries issues
  • A genuine commitment to equal opportunities
  • A positive approach to personal de
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