Job description

Location: Booth House Swindon Lifehouse, 1 Spring Close, SN1 2BF

Working hours: 40 hours per week – on a rota, which includes weekends and evenings

Contract: Permanent position 

Interview date: w/c 25th July 2022

Job Summary:

Booth House, Swindon is a 50 bed Lifehouse accommodating men and women over the age of 18 who are experiencing homelessness. We are looking for an experienced Support Worker who will be able to take on a large case load of clients with varying needs.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Support Worker  is key to achieving successful outcomes with our vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address client support needs including assisting with a housing pathway, enabling the client to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower the client to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

  • A good educational standard
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience of working within the homelessness sector
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • An understanding of the benefit system
  • Proficient in a range of IT Packages including Microsoft
  • An ability to meet our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Passion, Boldness and Compassion
  • In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile attachment on the left.

    In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.

    Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check 

    As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

    CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.

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