Independent Living Support Workers - Kendal, United Kingdom - 4Social Work and Public Sector Staffing

4Social Work and Public Sector Staffing

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Kendal, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

4Recruitment Services are seeking Independent Living Support Workers to provide services to our client who has 14 self-contained flats for young people, to help them live independently.

The supported accommodation is for young single homeless people aged from 16-25 years old who require support in housing and training needs.

The service assesses those thought to be vulnerable and who may be finding it difficult to sustain a tenancy. Support levels are negotiated and planned according to the identified needs.

The role of the independent living worker is to provide accommodation based support, support with living skills, claiming benefits, employment/training and managing finances and budgeting.

The foyer works in partnership with local training providers, employment agencies, schools and colleges.

The service is to enable the service users to successfully move on to more permanent accommodations and maintain and improve their health and wellbeing and to participate in meaningful activities.

The site operates its services from 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday to Sunday. There is a 3 week rolling rota and will require some weekend cover.

Experience of working with vulnerable client groups or those with complex needs
Experience in rehousing vulnerable clients/work experience in the homeless sector
Experience of delivering structured support in either housing or social care.
Experience of completing comprehensive support plans and risk & needs assessments
Knowledge of homeless sector, training & employment and benefits is desirable
Knowledge of rehousing customers within the Cumbria area is desirable
Have an understanding of working in a psychological informed environment
A good understanding of social landlords and the private rented Housing sector
Good communication skills & IT skills
An 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.