Housing Support Worker

Arc provide supported accommodation and outreach services to those experiencing homelessness in Somerset. We are looking for a 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:

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.  

Hours:  

Core working hours Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Core Hours 9.30 - 3.30pm.  Flexible hours beyond core 8.00am – 5.30pm with occasional requirement for early starts,  evenings or weekends for which toil or additional payment will be made.   

We are looking for:  

Candidates with experience of working with people with multiple disadvantages 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 below.

All applicants will need to have an enhanced DBS check. 

Note on Sponsorship: We regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Location:

Salary:

Salary: £26,861

Free parking   
Sick pay   
Health and wellbeing insurance plan    

Arc hold a Silver Standard Investors in People Award and are committed to providing a supportive workplace, learning and development opportunities and an inclusive environment.  

Contact

To apply:   
For a full list of our essential and desirable criteria, please download our job description below
If the role is right for you, please complete the application form (downloadable below) and return to  [email protected]  We will not be accepting applications without a completed application form. 

Closing Date: 22nd April at 12PM

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