Job Title- Floating support worker (offenders)
Location- Staffordshire (Tamworth and Litchfield)
Salary - £12.14 per hour
Contract type - Permanent
Working hours - Part time - 18.5 hours
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Support Worker to provide housing related support to ex-offenders living in the community within our Staffordshire service. The support provided will include;
Finance, benefit and debt Community links including volunteering, training etc. Signposting to specialist agencies such as substance misuse and mental health
The essence of this role is to provide person centred support to our clients to resettle them back into the Community; leading to fulfilled lives, improved life choices, a reduction in offending and safer communities.
- You will work with clients across the Staffordshire county
- You will take responsibility for completing all essential support tasks as a Key Worker whilst maintaining Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality.
- You will be required to work closely with the Probation service and Police Offender managers as part of a multi-agency approach to supporting clients.
No two days are the same in this role which is what makes it so enjoyable. Please read through the job description for more information.
Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.
About you
We need someone who is confident to work alone on their own initiative although you will also be part of a small team. You will be proficient in using Microsoft Office packages and maintaining accurate written records.
Our clients have a diverse range of support needs therefore it is an essential element of this role that you have experience and relevant knowledge of the needs of ex-offenders and how these needs can be met.
It is essential that you hold a full Driving Licence and access to a car.
About us
GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year - GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work
Our purpose
We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.
Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.
Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.
Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
We believe our customer is everything We are one team We are supportive and caring We are business-minded for social purpose We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this role please email a copy of your up to date CV to recruitment@greensquareaccord.co.uk.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.