Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Support Worker for our well-respected client based in the Oldham area.

Our client’s aim is to provide support to assist clients aged 18+ to move towards independence and personal development.

Responsibilities

• You will manage a caseload of clients, you will be expected to work with service suers who have complex needs; homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse issues, offending behaviour and mental health needs.
• Yoi will be responsible for delivering one-to one sessions
• You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
• You will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well being and day to day support of all clients in the services.
• You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients
• You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of the clients
• You will be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building and ensuring regular checks are completed.
• You will support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities
• You will have responsibilities as part of the team for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting.
• You will have responsibility as a member of the team for preparing the  accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the client to settle in.

Requirements

• Experience of working with people or those who have experienced homelessness.
• An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness.
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• As a specialist recruiter for the Housing and Charities sector, Ashberry is committed to safeguarding adults, children and young people and in promoting the welfare of vulnerable people through safer recruitment processes. Due to the nature of the role an Enhanced DBS is required, which is on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.

Please note, this position is to work on a full-time basis covering a 7 day rota between the hours of Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and two weekends a month. (37 hours per week)