Assistant Resident Coach

Your new companyOur client prides themselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. They're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for a support worker (Asylum Seeker Project) to help their hostel customers make the move to independent living. They firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives, and they want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. Your new roleYou will work closely with your own case-load of customers managing their benefits, supporting them to address their responsibilities and engage in the opportunities available to them. You will need to utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult and challenging situations and work with your colleagues to influence and bring about positive change in the individuals we support. What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer-centred environment and will have an awareness of the social issues and route causes contributing to homelessness. You will have a good understanding of mental health issues, substance misuse and the many other difficulties people who are marginalised from society face. You will be self-motivated, have strong administration skills, excellent communication, be IT literate and a confident decision maker. You will need to be highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise your work load effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for What you'll get in returnIn return they can offer various amazing company perks, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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