AddressBDS are currently recruiting for Support Worker to work with vulnerable adults in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas.
This will be working for a local housing association, working with vulnerable adults who are prison leavers aged 18 and over and on home detention curfew.
Service Delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
20 Hours a week
Rate of pay - £12.50 per hour PAYE / £16.53 UMB
Provide person-centred support and safety plans with clients.
These plans will complement support plans from other agencies involved in your client’s care such as probation resettlement plans
Undertake safeguarding activities including monitoring and reporting of safeguarding concerns, as well as liaising and working in partnership with relevant external agencies e.g. police, probation, local authorities and social services etc.
Ensure a professional risk management plan is in place, which is regularly updated in line with any escalation of risk.
Maximise rent collection by ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained; taking proactive action to minimise rent arrears in line with targets; monitoring accounts and recording all actions, and where necessary taking appropriate action when arrears exceed tolerance levels in line with policy and procedure
Ensure that routine property maintenance and damage is reported promptly to maintenance staff
Minimise void time by taking a proactive approach to ensure properties are re-let as soon as possible in line with targets
The role offers flexible working in the community and you can work from home in between property visits.
The role includes lone working, you will regularly meet with your team and manager to discuss and reflect on complex cases.
You will be required to travel for training and team meetings.
This is a temporary ongoing position, initially through to April with the possibility of becoming permanent,
Please apply now for immediate consideration!
Full driving license and business insurance required.
Enhanced DBS required prior to applying for this role.
Experience of working with offenders.
Full job description available on request.
Please call Kirsty on 0114 2134813 for further information or send CV directly for immediate consideration.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Salary: £12.50-£16.53 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have an enhanced DBS issues within the last 10 months?
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers licence with access to a car business insurance? (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Wales
