Two Saints Limited
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£19,141 progressing to £20,148
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
You will be working as part of a team to provide support to individuals who have a history of homelessness and mental health/substance misuse issues. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.
Main Responsibilities
You will support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments
You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene
You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
Empower clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the premises such as basic maintenance/ room decoration
Involve clients in the smooth running if their home environment
Essential Criteria For Role
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
Clear verbal and written English
Good IT and keyboard skills
Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
A full drivers licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role
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