We have an exciting opportunity to join Brunelcare as a Help When You Need It (HWYNI) Officer. If you enjoy working with a variety of people and are confident in managing your time then this opportunity is for you.
If you’re looking to join a friendly team that makes a real difference, then apply to join Brunelcare today and be part of something more.

ABOUT US:

For over 80 years Brunelcare have been at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible, creating great communities to live, work and thrive in. We are a charity that provides high quality housing, care and support for older people across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.
Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.
We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.
As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is vital in the delivery of the help when you need it (HWYNI) support service in Bristol, which provides targeted short term interventions for adults aged 55+, living in the community, who have support needs, to prevent and delay the need for longer-term reliance on formal services across adult social care, health and housing.

THE ROLE WILL ALSO FOCUS ON:

• Delivering one to one support to adults who are 55+ living in the community, in a way that promotes independence.
• Working closely with older people, who are 55+ and have support needs including mental health and substance misuse issues.
• Providing practical support as identified in the clients support agreement, such as: ensuring maximisation of benefit entitlements, advice on budgeting and managing finances, accessing other appropriate services, dealing with correspondence, applying for grants , hoarding etc.
• Providing support to find appropriate housing where necessary and assistance to move on and provide resettlement activity.
• Liaising with family, other professionals, agencies and organisations, as necessary, (this may include negotiating with debt agencies on the clients behalf, on occasions it may be necessary to attend court and/or deal with bailiffs to support the client), in order to maintain clients ability to remain living independently.
• Regularly review clients’ support plans and participate in review meetings.