Lead Support Worker

Lead Support WorkerYeovil and ChardTemporary Fixed Term (6 months) Part time (22.5 hpw)Pay 13.21 per hour (25838 per annum pro rata) and great benefits including Health Cash PlanHome a place where you belongWant to be part of a team that really cares and empowers you to help change a customers life for the better As our Support Coordinator youll be at the heart of supporting our customers who have complex needs to develop their skills to live more independently in the community. Youll make a big difference each day as you help our customers achieve their hopes and aspirations. Amazing we knowTypical day as a Lead Support Worker (known by us as a Support Coordinator)Conducting needs assessments of at-risk and vulnerable customers to establish an effective plan to support vulnerable customers with previous rough sleeping experience and carrying out risk assessments support planning goal setting and regular reviews.Providing and coordinating effective support advice and assistance to customers to ensure that they can maintain their tenancies and to access support care and health services.Developing social networks self-esteem and independence among complex and vulnerable customers.Liaising regularly with colleagues other relevant organizations and family/supporters to access specialist support and to refer customers to other providers of care or support in a coordinated manner.Helping customers with daily living activities such as making meals shopping budgeting maintaining their tenancy and moving onto independent accommodation if they are able plus finding furnishing and equipment through grants and charitiesProvide quarterly case studies and report on outcomes for customers.Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better Youll do that here working for one of the Top Ten forGreat Places to Work in the UKYou bringExperience of creating person-centred support plans and supporting colleagues in working to work to the plans.Experience of coordinating and assessing customer referrals.The ability to workon your own initiative remaincalm under pressure and havea resilientapproach.Previous experience of working with vulnerable and complex customers in a similar or related field/environment or lived experience considered and an understanding of social housing and welfare benefit issues.A proven track record of partnership and multi-agency working. Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills.To be able to drive possess a current driving license and have a suitable vehicle for use with customers at work. Youll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that well pay your mileageDue to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship we are not able to offer sponsorship toexternalcandidates for this role. This remains under regular review.Our teamYoull join Manager Nick and our team of Coordinators and Health Coaches at The Link in Yeovil were super passionate about what we do Were really proud of supporting customers to find and maintain secure and suitable accommodation.Job detailsWhere were flexible with you we do need to meet the needs of our customers. That may mean adapting your start or finishing times on occasion.Able to use technology for creating and updating support plans complete online learning and to collaborate with colleagues.Youll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.A place where you belongGreat things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks peers and allies (Multicultural LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best.Together we make Home Group a great place to workWhats in it for you34 days leave (including bank holidays and a me day)Paid time off for volunteeringMatchingPension contributions (up to 7% with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)Save up to 1140 yearly with our health cash plan covering dental optical and therapiesCareer path with development and an excellent training packageExcellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expensesColleagues really matter to us thats why were the 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing.Find out moreClick APPLY NOW to see ourSupport Coordinator job description find out aboutus and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early so dont delay or you might miss out. You can even learn more aboutourbenefitson our website.Finally do let us know if theres anything we can do to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at South West Supported Portfolio 3 Key Skills Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1