Bank - Housing Support Worker

Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people's lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You'll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.

We offer flexible working, with an emphasis on learning and development through our online training portal for all staff, 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising with years of service and possible the best benefit is working for a company that makes a difference.

Working from home position - predominantly working across East Lancs and various other locations when required.

As a Support Worker your day will consist of:

• To conduct initial interviews and assessments of applicants to the scheme.


• To conduct comprehensive Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans with applicants and service users.


• To engage and empower service users to complete initial self-assessment of needs, including barriers and aspirations, which will form the basis of their individual support plans.


• To engage service users to attend support sessions to develop skills in individual areas as defined within self-assessment of needs and support plans.


• Support service users to engage in formal and informal learning opportunities.


• Empower service users to engage in services and within their community.
  
  You have experience working within a Supported Housing Setting (desirable but not essential)


• You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above - or equivalent in Mathematics and English.


• Fully I.T literate in all Microsoft Packages


• You have good communication skills both written and verbal.


• You have a calm personable nature and find appropriate resolutions when handling conflict or difficult issues.


• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.


• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.


• You have a full drivers licence and access to own vehicle (essential)