At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals in rebuilding their lives and connecting them with essential services.
- Company: Riverside, a unique housing association dedicated to enhancing communities.
- Benefits: Investment in personal development, diverse benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable people and a caring, resilient attitude.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 22000 $ per year.
Working Hours: Part Time - 24 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 Week rolling rota over 7 days between 9 am and 8 pm
Location: Eden Rural Foyer, Penrith
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships.
The difference you will make as a Support Worker:
- You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways.
- Connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies.
- Helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.
- Boosting their confidence and supporting them on their journey as they rebuild their lives.
- Keeping records of everything, which includes some admin work.
At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work.
About you:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Experience of delivering structured support and risk management.
- A team player with a caring and empathetic nature and a resilient, can-do attitude.
- An understanding of supporting vulnerable people, which could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology.
- A wide range of benefits.
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability.
Applications may close before the deadline, so to be considered, please apply early.
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