Rock Caistor LTD

Support Worker

Caistor

PART TIME

December 3, 2024

Support worker roles x 2
JOB DESCRIPTION Housing Support Worker
Responsible to: Service Manager/ Management Team OVERALL OBJECTIVES
1. To provide housing related support to people with learning disabilities to enable them to maintain their tenancies and to achieve their aspirations for independent living.
2. This job description is generic and applies to all housing support workers. The duties will be determined by the individual needs of the users being supported. The context in which support is provided may vary according to the users’ living environment and may include site-based support, housing management and support, housing management only or floating support only.
3. The support provided will be to people with learning disabilities.
KEY TASKS
1. SUPPORT SERVICES 1.1 Identify users’ individual support needs and, through consultation and agreement with the user, devise and implement suitable support plans to ensure that identified support needs are met.
1.2 Encourage and support tenants to live as fully and independently as possible within the local community, providing information, emotional, organisational and practical support and training as appropriate.
1.3 To carry out risk assessments as and when necessary due to the changing needs and aspirations of users.
1.4 Ensure compliance with Rock Foundation’s policies and procedures.
1.5 Organise and provide appropriate support for tenants preparing to move-on to greater independence, including support through the move and resettlement into their new home.
1.6 Contribute to the protection of service users from abuse, and support service users when they are distressed.
1.7 Liaise with other health and social care professionals, benefits, welfare and advocacy agencies
1.8 Support tenants on their daily routine including giving guidance/ assistance with personal needs (not care), domestic tasks, mobility and general independence skills
2. HOUSING MANAGEMENT
2.1 Participate in the assessment and selection of tenants ensuring that good practice and equality of opportunity is followed.
2.2 Ensure tenants understand their tenancy agreement, their rights and obligations, and report any breaches to Service Manager/Management Team.
2.3 Monitor the provision of housing services (heating, cleaning, provision of furniture, etc.), where applicable.
2.4Liaise, consult with and actively support tenants’ meetings, encouraging participation in decision making processes.
3. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
3.1 Report, order and inspect day to day repairs and estate maintenance, monitoring the performance of the Rock Foundation’s contractors.
3.2 Ensure that fire and other equipment is regularly serviced, tested and complies with health and safety requirements.
3.3 Carry out risk assessment and hazard reporting in line with health & safety policy and procedures.
4. STAFF & TEAM WORKING
4.1 Work within a team, supporting colleagues and attending team meetings, recording and sharing information appropriately and confidentially.
4.2 Keep up to date with issues relevant to housing & support, welfare benefits and other relevant legislation.
4.3 To undertake all core training required for this post and other training and professional development activities as required.
4.4 Undertake other delegated tasks and responsibilities that fall within your capabilities. 4.5 To be aware of Rock Foundation’s values, policies & procedures that are current at any time and always to carry out duties accordingly.
4.6 To comply at all times with the Rock Foundation’s legal, contractual and regulatory responsibilities in relation to the above duties. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS;
Full UK Driving Licence, and driving experience
Clean enhanced DBS check
Permission to work in UK

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Physical Setting:
  • Day centre
  • Extra care housing
  • Sheltered housing
Shift:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Caistor: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
  • A clean DBS check is a requirement for the role. Do you already have a recent enhanced DBS?
Licence/Certification:
  • Full Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support worker
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