Assistant Support Worker

at  Two Saints

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

• Clear verbal and written English
• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
• Full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement for this rol

• You will support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments
• You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
• You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene
• You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
• Empower clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the hostel such as basic maintenance/ room decoration
• Involve clients in the smooth running if the hostel environment
• Help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property
• Maintain client records using relevant systems to a good standard
• Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
• Attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside your normal working pattern

• Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff
  ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job)

  Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

• Clear verbal and written English

• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
• Full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement for this role