Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker
- Location:London (NW1)
- Salary:up to £26,738.00 pro rata + benefits
- Employment Type:Permanent
- Hours per Week:15
- Grade:6
- Closing Date:22 November 2024
- Living Plus
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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
You will be providing basic support, advice and guidance to vulnerable people, this includes working with young people aged 18 + who are living in supported housing.
You will support our service users when needed and complete administrative tasks within the office and reception to support the wider team.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and all offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We encourage applications from people that can work weekends and unsociable hours, the job will require you to work independently.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
To be considered for this role you will have an awareness of safeguarding issues with experience of supporting a vulnerable client group is essential; you will support a busy scheme and as such you will need to work well in a team and enjoy working collaboratively. In what can often be demanding or difficult situations you will need to remain calm and positive in your approach.
You will also be expected to demonstrate at interview an ability to assess and deal with conflicting demands within a fast-pacing environment and a commitment to delivering customer service to a high standard.
It is essential to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.