Floating Support Worker (Prison Leavers)

Hours 37.5 hours per week
Location Hertfordshire
Salary £26,352

Emerging Futures (EF) works across the country to support people affected by homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Our greatest resource is our people, so we also offer generous annual leave, pension, employee assistance programme and other benefits.

About the role

As a Floating Support Worker, you will work with Prison Leavers experiencing substance misuse issues who are also at risk of eviction/homelessness or struggling to engage meaningfully with services.

Working closely with the EF’s housing team, substance misuse providers, Police, probation, and other partner organisations, you will support the continuation of care and nurture support networks in the wider community for people to access.

All Support Workers receive an in-depth training package to provide you with the skills you need to support people in the community.

About you

• You will have some experience working in a support role, but we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
• You are compassionate, energetic, reliable, and committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Prison Leavers and those experiencing homelessness / rough sleeping.
• Patience and resilience will come naturally to you. You should have good interpersonal and listening skills as you will be supporting people with challenging mental health problems.
• Above all, you will be enthusiastic and have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives

What do our staff say about working for us?

“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”

Interested?

Head to our website to apply at https://www.emergingfutures.org.uk/jobs/floating-support-worker-prison-leavers/

Closing date 2nd April 2024

Anticipated interview dates are to be confirmed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,352.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person