Support Worker-supported/ Emergency Housing Service

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Alpha Housing Solutions Full time

**Job Title: Support Worker
- Supported/ Emergency Housing Service - Leicester Area - Leicester LE2 Area**

**Immediate Start - Permanent Position**

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have experience working with individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse issues? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

**Company Overview**:
Join our dedicated team in the heart of Leicester (LE2 area/ or other areas within Leicestershire if required) that provides short-term and long-term accommodation for homeless individuals. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our residents, helping them rebuild their lives and access the support they need.

**Roles and Duties**:
As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include**:

- Promoting Wellbeing**: Fostering a culture of mental and physical wellbeing by offering emotional support to residents in need.
**- Flexibility and Adaptability**:Being flexible and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the residents and the service.
**- Cleaning**: In addition to the support duties, this role will also involve cleaning responsibilities to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for the residents.
**- Experience**:Utilising your experience and empathy to work effectively with individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges and substance misuse issues.

**Requirements**:

- Experience in working with individuals facing mental health challenges and substance misuse.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with residents.
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude to support residents on their journey.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in basic IT skills.
- Capacity to effectively liaise with professionals and other agencies to provide comprehensive support to residents.
- A clear DBS Check is a prerequisite for this job

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- similar: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- DBS (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AHS001

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