About this role
Support Worker
Morley Road (Doncaster)
30 hours per week, fixed term until 31st January 2027 with the possibility of extension.
Working 4 days over a Monday - Sunday rota.
Main Purpose: Provide housing and support services to help service users sustain tenancies, develop the skills towards independence, and achieve personal goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support service users with moving in and out of accommodation.
- Deliver person-centred support plans, achieving agreed outcomes within set timescales.
- Build service users’ skills, confidence, and independence.
- Work with partner agencies to enhance service delivery.
- Support a safe, clean, and well-maintained living environment.
- Provide guidance on independent living skills, budgeting, and maximising income.
- Assist with benefit claims and rent payments.
- Ensure service users understand and comply with occupancy agreements.
- Monitor property use, occupancy, and utilities; address issues promptly.
- Identify and respond to non-compliance, escalating serious concerns.
- Carry out, record, and review risk assessments and support plans.
- Support conflict resolution between service users and neighbours.
- Assist with activities that promote engagement and development.
- Maintain accurate records in line with audit and confidentiality requirements.
- Build effective relationships with external organisations.
- Participate in call-out duties, office rotas, and provide cover when required.
Person Specification:
- Strong knowledge of the welfare benefits system.
- Experience in risk assessment and support planning.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults/supported living.
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Experience working with Local Authorities and health/social care professionals.
- Health and Social Care qualification (desirable).
Core Competencies:
- Customer Focus (Critical)
- Integrity (Critical)
- Team Working (Critical)
- Confidence & Judgement (Very Important)
- Communication & Influence (Very Important)
- Planning & Organising (Important)
- Technical Skills (Important)
Additional Information:
- Enhanced DBS required
- 2 Employment References (most recent/current employer & any other previous employer)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle required
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer . We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the workforce and individuals with lived experience. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
Enquiries: [email protected]