Housing Support Worker - Warrington

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Location: Warrington (However, travel throughout greater Manchester when needed)

Salary - £24,962 Per Annum (base salary £23,962 per annum + £1000 Unsociable Hours allowance)

Job Type - Permanent/Full-Time

Hours - 40 hours (including 5 hours paid lunch breaks)

(Driving License and access to vehicle MANDATORY)

The provision of the contract is a morning shift 08:00 - 16:00 and a late shift 14:00 - 22:00 with a rolling rota for Saturday on-call shifts. However, there is flexibility around this which can be discussed at the interview.

We believe that a career is not just about earning a living; it's about having your say and making things happen that can mean positive changes to the lives of vulnerable people. We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime.

Nacro have launched the Community Support Service - Tier 2 (CAS-2) which is a national service commissioned by Ministry of Justice to provide accommodation as an alternative to custody. 

Role Profile

This role is based within our team in the East of England. As a Support Worker, you will provide exceptional Housing Support services and housing management services to a diverse range of service user including those on Bail, prison leavers, and those going through the criminal justice system. The Team provides flexible and holistic support to residents with a wide range of support needs. We aim to support them to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of clients in properties in your allocated patch. This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions and housing roles.

What you can expect from us

•                A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.

•                The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to work from home in between property visits.

•                A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.

•                Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements and cycle-to-work scheme.  

 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required.
• Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned.
• Support residents to understand responsibilities that will help them keep their CAS-2 and future accommodation.
• Empower and motivate service users to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.

What we want from you

• Understanding and Commitment to the Nacro's Values
• Knowledge of the issues affecting people in contact with the Criminal Justice System and/or people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to develop person centred support and move on planning.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and Housing Support).
• Flexibility to travel within your allocated patch for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.

This role requires regular travel, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim