Housing Support Worker
About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Housing Support worker to Saha in supporting people to live independentlyAt Saha, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, providing support for adults who are in need of support and accommodation.
In St Helens you will be working across 3 schemes 2 long term schemes for over 55 and 1 short term schemes for those over the age of 18You will:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsHelp clients to live independentlyEncourage participation in work, education, social and leisure programmesSupport residents with the practicalities of everyday livingThe benefits on offerIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits.
These include:26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CandidateOur Housing Support workers will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.
You will need to:Support our residents ensuring their rights as tenants are upheld and monitor their bejewelling to identify when additional support is required, demonstrating care and compassionProvide regular support planning to those residents in the long term service and move on planning and support for those in the short term serviceMaintain an efficient administration system which meets the needs set by Saha for records and reports, complying with statutory or regulatory requirementsLiaise and maintain good working relationships with external contacts in order to facilitate referrals, support, payments and create a professional image of the associationSafeguard and promote the welfare of individuals and families that come to our attentionThe post holder is responsible for fulfilling duties in relation to health and safety, that are relevant to their role, as set out in the Health & Safety PolicyAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour.
In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place.
Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
services to our residents.
That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible