Homelessness Support Worker

Job description

We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and resilient Support Workers to join a supported housing team. You will work with vulnerable adults including individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges, young people and victims of domestic abuse.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals to build independence, improve wellbeing, and move towards stable and positive futures.Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Support residents with independent living skills, budgeting, appointments, and daily routines
• Build positive professional relationships and promote engagement with support services
• Carry out support plans, risk assessments, and wellbeing checks
• Encourage residents to achieve personal goals and maintain tenancy agreements
• Work collaboratively with external agencies including mental health services, probation, social services, and substance misuse teams
• Maintain accurate records and case notes
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times

About You

• Experience working in supported accommodation services, providing support to vulnerable adults or young people is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT and report writing skills
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes
• Holds an enhanced DBS and a UK driving licence with access to a car.

If you are passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and want a meaningful career in support work, we would love to hear from you.Simply send an up to date CV to this advert or call Emily Savage at BRC today!

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff County

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English