Support Worker

Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK’s largest not-for-profit housing associations. Their work includes providing people with a range of support and services to help them overcome barriers associated with age, homelessness, disability or health. Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the Fallowfield area at a service that provides support to young people aged 18 - 25 years. * 37.5 hours per week * Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, early, mid and late shifts * Temporary: approx. 3 months * £15.26 per hour (£13.62 per hour, with £1.64 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to provide valuable support to vulnerable young people. Key responsibilities: * Hold a caseload of key clients and develop bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders * Deliver regular planned reviews of support and risk plans * Signpost appropriate external support services and promote opportunities for employment, education and training * Assist customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters * Support customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on * Support financial independence through budgeting plans and maximising income * Empower customers to move towards self-management of medication * Lead on support initiatives including group work * Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers * Report repairs and health and safety concerns * Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way * Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support What we’re looking for: * Experience working with young people * Understanding of barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs * Experience working in a care and support environment * Experience delivering structured support and risk management * Knowledge of psychological or trauma Informed approaches * Ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results in challenging environments * Knowledge of current benefit systems * Previous experience in positively resolving incidents * Competent administrative and IT skills Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: * Current valid right to work in the UK * Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise) * A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60) * Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position