Support Workers

Job Opportunity

Support Workers

Our client is currently recruiting for 3 Support Workers, to work in the Guildford area at a service providing support to individuals with complex needs.

37.5 hours per week

Monday – Sunday on a rota basis

️ Shifts- early (07:15-16:15), late (12:15-20:15) and long (08:00-20:00)

Temporary

approx. 2 months

£13.62 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Key Responsibilities

✅ Organise and carry out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans

✅Develop and co-produce support plans and My Safety Plans with residents

✅Support residents with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal care)

✅Manage crisis situations, relapse and behavioural challenges using de-escalation techniques

✅Coordinate support with external agencies including mental health services, Probation, Substance misuse services and Adult Social Care

✅Attend and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings

✅Advocate for residents and support them to attend external appointments

✅Support move-on pathways into sustainable accommodation

✅Support residents to maintain tenancies and understand occupancy agreements, manage rent, service charges and arrears and access housing benefit and Universal Credit

✅Complete referrals, assessments and admissions documentation

✅Lead on support initiatives including Group Work

✅Identify and promote opportunities for employment, education and training and support customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities

✅Carry out health and safety checks, including room inspections and basic safety checks

✅Report repairs, voids and maintenance issues promptly

What we’re looking for

✔️ Experience supporting individuals with complex and multiple needs

✔️An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs.

✔️Strong background in Safeguarding and risk management, multi-agency working, Housing-related support and tenancy sustainment

✔️Experience of delivering structured support and risk management.

✔️Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support

✔️Experience handling crisis situations and challenging behaviour

✔️Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions.

✔️Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results.

✔️Understanding of benefits systems and housing pathways

✔️Ability to maintain accurate records and manage casework effectively

✔️Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications).

How to Apply

Please send your CV to work@centralcare.co.uk

Interviews will be scheduled shortly after – immediate start available!

More info

https://www.centralcare.co.uk/JobDetails.aspx?FTBookingID=9433