support worker
9 the last 352 days, recently 2023-11-21
Responsibility
- closing date5th November 2023
- closing date28th August 2023
- our customers have a range of support needs and have access to support from us 24 hours a day
Show more +20 - the service aims to support adults to improve on their independent living skills, whilst rehabilitating them back into the community
- working rota/shift patterns
- location Croydon
- salary £26,390
- salary £24,401
- contract type Permanent
- based in West Croydon, this service supports 44 young people from 16-22 years of age, to gain life skills and be able to live independently
- we have an adult service in East Croydon- Alexandra House, where we support low to medium needs customers who for variety of reasons are currently homeless
- this particular role`s focus is running regular activities for customers who live in the service
- the aim of the role is to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self-management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living
- if you are passionate about making a real difference through supporting vulnerable people we would love to hear from you
- this is achieved through the provision of individualised support, tailored to the specific needs of the homeless adults and young people who use our services
- when customers move in, we use the Recovery Model to empower them to make decisions about their support and our person-centred approach enables them to identify their existing strengths and skills so they can achieve their goals and aspirations
- we firmly believe customers can move beyond their current support needs and achieve their full potential by developing new skills and accessing opportunities
- we are looking for people who have knowledge of safeguarding issues and how they apply in day-to-day work
- whilst with us customers engage in developing life and independent living skills and therapeutic activities such as art workshops and gardening
- experience working or voluntary in this sector would be beneficial but is not compulsory
- our work is complemented by joint working with local agencies and specialist support services where appropriate fostering and promoting our support around well-being and self-care, mental and physical health, life skills, education, employment and training
- the role is a Support Assistant working with an established team of key workers
- we’re looking for those who are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, including supporting vulnerable young people to achieve independent living and better manage life issues
Requirements
- identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
- plan and set targets to achieve and take appropriate action to meet their goals and aspirations
- plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action
Show more +5 - take part in activities with young people and provide them with opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
- take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
- location Crystal Palace
- identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights, and responsibilities to enable them to move onto to independent living
- you will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority, community and voluntary sector providers
Trade
- personal Care & Home Health
- Personal Care & Home Health
high salary - 21% higher than the average in this position
Earnings for position support worker
support worker - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company EVOLVE HOUSING + SUPPORT is 2199£.
The national average salary is 1800£.
1400 £
Lowest
Lowest
1850 £
Average
Average
2300 £
Highest
Highest
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