Case Worker, Step Down
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,397 to £26,649 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Connection Support |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Are you passionate about supporting people to access secure accommodation, and prevent homelessness?
At Connection Support, our team of over 200 staff members and 150 volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence.
We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work. Our projects are focussed on homelessness and housing, mental health, family support, young peoples’ support, and refugee resettlement.
We are currently recruiting a Case Worker to join our Step Down team in Headington. which supports people with short-term supported housing following a discharge from hospital.
About the role.
Step Down provides a support service for people who are ready to be discharged from hospital but lack suitable accommodation to continue their recovery.
The clients spend up to 8 weeks in one of our three properties in Headington.
During their stay, the amazing team of case workers empower, encourage, and connect people to appropriate services, such as housing, outreach, benefits, well-being, activities, and support networks.
The team work closely together, supporting each other and working together to achieve outcomes that enable clients to move on safely.
Are you inspired to join this wonderful team? This is what our clients and staff say,
Clients say
‘’Thank you for everything you have done and supporting me through this difficult time’’
‘’You are all amazing in the support you give, never giving up on people’’
Staff say
‘’When you meet people who have lost everything, and you support and empower them to turn everything around, it is the best feeling in the world.’’
‘’I get up every day and truly make a difference to people’s lives, by listening, empowering, and encouraging them to take their next step’’.
‘’Having lived experience, I understand the strength and support our services give to people. I enjoy being able to offer the same support to others that I once received’’.
This post is fixed term until May 31st, 2025, working full or part time between 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Salary £24,397 - £26,649 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience.
Due to the nature of this role, a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential.
The closing date is Friday 24th May. Interviews will be held on Friday 31st May.
Please note we reserve the right to close this post early.
About you.
You must be passionate about supporting and empowering people to access services that will enable them to move on safely. You also believe in encouraging independence, control and dignity and believe that, with the right support, people can be empowered to achieve their goals.
You should have lived or professional experience in homelessness, mental health, housing and/or benefits processes. (You might feel that you have transferable skills from a different role, we are open to discussing this with you). You have no problem networking with others, building relationships with external agencies and researching local options to ensure your guest receives the best support available to them.
Our team are genuinely passionate about providing support that’s empowering and individualised. We take great pride in our no-judgement, person-centred approach and we would like you to share the same values.
About Connection Support
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. We particularly welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQI+, men, women, and people with lived experience.
We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies. Connection Support are committed to supporting everyone in our society to become safely and sustainably housed, and to live as independently as possible, so you will be joining an organisation that makes a difference to its communities and will also support your development, offer extensive training, and truly value your dedication and commitment.
We are committed to being a proactively inclusive organisation and ensuring good EDEI practice is embedded in the workplace culture, and that everyone who interacts with Connection Support is valued, treated with respect, and has a positive experience.
Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We also offer 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, the ability to sell a week’s annual leave, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.
At Connection Support, our team of over 200 staff members and 150 volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence.
We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work. Our projects are focussed on homelessness and housing, mental health, family support, young peoples’ support, and refugee resettlement.
We are currently recruiting a Case Worker to join our Step Down team in Headington. which supports people with short-term supported housing following a discharge from hospital.
About the role.
Step Down provides a support service for people who are ready to be discharged from hospital but lack suitable accommodation to continue their recovery.
The clients spend up to 8 weeks in one of our three properties in Headington.
During their stay, the amazing team of case workers empower, encourage, and connect people to appropriate services, such as housing, outreach, benefits, well-being, activities, and support networks.
The team work closely together, supporting each other and working together to achieve outcomes that enable clients to move on safely.
Are you inspired to join this wonderful team? This is what our clients and staff say,
Clients say
‘’Thank you for everything you have done and supporting me through this difficult time’’
‘’You are all amazing in the support you give, never giving up on people’’
Staff say
‘’When you meet people who have lost everything, and you support and empower them to turn everything around, it is the best feeling in the world.’’
‘’I get up every day and truly make a difference to people’s lives, by listening, empowering, and encouraging them to take their next step’’.
‘’Having lived experience, I understand the strength and support our services give to people. I enjoy being able to offer the same support to others that I once received’’.
This post is fixed term until May 31st, 2025, working full or part time between 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Salary £24,397 - £26,649 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience.
Due to the nature of this role, a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential.
The closing date is Friday 24th May. Interviews will be held on Friday 31st May.
Please note we reserve the right to close this post early.
About you.
You must be passionate about supporting and empowering people to access services that will enable them to move on safely. You also believe in encouraging independence, control and dignity and believe that, with the right support, people can be empowered to achieve their goals.
You should have lived or professional experience in homelessness, mental health, housing and/or benefits processes. (You might feel that you have transferable skills from a different role, we are open to discussing this with you). You have no problem networking with others, building relationships with external agencies and researching local options to ensure your guest receives the best support available to them.
Our team are genuinely passionate about providing support that’s empowering and individualised. We take great pride in our no-judgement, person-centred approach and we would like you to share the same values.
About Connection Support
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. We particularly welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQI+, men, women, and people with lived experience.
We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies. Connection Support are committed to supporting everyone in our society to become safely and sustainably housed, and to live as independently as possible, so you will be joining an organisation that makes a difference to its communities and will also support your development, offer extensive training, and truly value your dedication and commitment.
We are committed to being a proactively inclusive organisation and ensuring good EDEI practice is embedded in the workplace culture, and that everyone who interacts with Connection Support is valued, treated with respect, and has a positive experience.
Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We also offer 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, the ability to sell a week’s annual leave, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.
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