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.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis (Monday – Sunday). Shifts are early (07:15-16:15), late (12:15-20:15) and long (08:00-20:00). Position is temporary for approximately 2 months. Pay: £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

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