Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Prospect Us

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2 weeks ago

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Prospectus is pleased to be working with a homelessness charity based in Newham, whose mission is to provide support to people who find themselves sleeping rough in East London by providing a safe and welcoming place to stay, and offering support throughthe provision of personalised support, educational and life skills opportunities.

They are now seeking a Support Worker to join their Women's supported accommodation service. This position is offered as a temporary assignment initially for 1-2 months.


As one of their Support Workers, you will be the principal provider of support to residents at the service and will also work alongside Assistant Support Workers, to promote resident engagement through the development of positive relationships with residentsand contributing towards the promotion of a fulfilling, safe and inclusive environment.

You will use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to interview, assess and create support plans and risk assessments, take a positive, trauma-informed approachto working with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour, whilst taking a pro-active approach in multi-disciplinary support required for residents.


To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of a range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug and/or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour and complex needs.

You will have previousexperience of working with a caseload of client in a trauma-informed way combined with the ability to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessment and building positive reports with residents, colleagues and stakeholders.

Knowledge and understandingof the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups is essential.

To be successful, you will have good understanding of risk management and safeguarding in relation to people who experience rough sleeping as well as being naturally motivated,adaptable and a committed member of the team.


  • The working pattern for this position is Average 37.5 hours per week excluding breaks. You will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern that will involve working between Monday to Sunday within the hours 8.00am to 8.00pm on a rota basis._ AnEnhanced DBS for Adult is essential
  • Please also note, this post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010._
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