Housing Support Worker

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of those experiencing homelessness locally? We are looking for a part-time Housing Support Worker to join our team and provide housing management, client support, care and supervision to clients living in our satellite accommodation.  

Job description:

Arc provide supported accommodation and outreach services to those experiencing homelessness in Somerset.

As a Housing Support Worker you will... 

• Help provide quality housing management and support delivering the best services we can for those living in our accommodation who have been experiencing homelessness.
• Help all those we engage with (clients, potential clients and those who move on from our accommodation), to achieve ‘success’. Helping them to address a wide range of possible needs, enabling them to achieve positive life change, improve their health and wellbeing, feel more skilled, confident & equipped to contribute to wider society. 

Please download our job description below for a list of core duties and responsibilities of this role.  

We are looking for:  

• Candidates with experience of working with people with multiple disadvantage or have worked with people who are or have been homeless and have an understanding of the issues surrounding people with complex needs, such as substance misuse or mental health issues. 
• You will be empathetic and passionate about doing something to support often vulnerable people, and with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Able to motivate an enthuse others, you will be capable of working on your own initiative or in teams, remain calm under pressure and be good at handling situations of conflict. 
• With good verbal and written communications skills and a knowledge of the welfare benefits system, you will be keen to develop, learn and share your skills and knowledge. 
• Candidates must have a full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work.  

For a full list of our essential and desirable criteria, please download our job description

Hours:  
22.5 hours per week to be worked between Monday - Friday within our core hours of 8am – 5:30pm. These hours can be worked flexibly (e.g. across 3, 4 or 5 days) and can be discussed with candidates individually.  

Location:

Taunton with occasional requirement to travel to Bridgwater

Salary:

£14,428 (FTE £24,047)

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Contact

To apply, please send your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the role and why you believe you are suitable, using the job title as the subject heading, to [email protected]

Closing Date We are seeking to fill one post as soon as possible and will consider suitable applicants as your application is received.

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