Support Officer

5 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Launchpad Full time

**Support Officer Nova Project (Immediate Start) Female only**

**£26,642 per annum, pro rata**

**Full Time 37 hours per week / Part Time (15-30 hours per week)**

**Shifts are allocated across 7 days between the hours of 7am -10pm**

**7% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays**

Are you looking for a new challenge within the charity sector? Launchpad are looking for support workers for our female only project, with a variety of hours and shifts available. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable women to live independently within the community, then this role is for you. **This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.**

**ABOUT LAUNCHPAD**

Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. It was founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service that works in three ways we prevent homelessness, provide homes, and rebuild lives.

**THIS ROLE**

Launchpad provides short term supported housing for 10 women in a 24-hour setting for those with a history of rough sleeping. During this time you will motivate your client to identify and work towards a personalised support plan. You will need an innovative and dynamic approach and a passion for positive outcomes. As a Support Officer you will work with clients with complex needs with a view to assisting them to gain independent living skills that enable them to move forward with their lives.

You will be taking a person-centred, strengths-based approach supporting in a trauma informed way whilst working collaboratively with partner agencies to provide wrap around holistic support.
- Professional, approachable, assertive, confident and empathetic whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Able to produce support plans and risk assessments with an awareness of safeguarding
- Resilient and experienced in dealing with challenging behaviours and able to maintain motivation levels
- Able to advocate for people facing multiple disadvantage
- Experienced in working with vulnerable people
- Experience in support and housing, knowledge of the benefit system (desirable)
- Knowledgeable about basic IT software (Word, Excel and Outlook)



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