Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Support Worker – Hinde House, Norwich
£12.47 per hour
22.5 hours per week; Relief/ Bank shifts also available
Job Ref: HH037
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own.
You will be part of the team delivering our housing related service to vulnerable women in Norwich. Supporting women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who require a level of support before they are able to sustain their own accommodation.
Discover a fulfilling career where your values align with our mission. Join our dynamic team committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Embrace a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Your role will be more than a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. If you prioritise integrity, teamwork, and a positive impact, apply now to be part of a community that values your individuality and welcomes your dedication to making a difference.
As part of the role you will…
• Be central to ensuring that our customers have an outcomes based support plan in place that meets their aims and aspirations.
• Support our customers to manage risk and take positive risks to enhance their wellbeing working alongside other support agencies to ensure a holistic approach.
• Be involved in referrals, risk assessing and supporting the team to ensure that our customers, colleagues, and our buildings are safe by adhering to good practice, legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Actively engage with our customers and wider stakeholders to ensure that the service thrives and delivers to our best ability.
• Support our customers to link into the local community, to gain new networks and opportunities through volunteering, training and work.
• Be a strong advocate for our customers through getting to know them and recognising them as experts through their lived experiences.
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• reward and recognition awards
• free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• wellbeing programme
• Great training and development opportunities
Person Specification...
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)
• A full driving licence is desirable
Interview Date: 20th and 22nd May 2024
Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
£12.47 per hour
22.5 hours per week; Relief/ Bank shifts also available
Job Ref: HH037
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own.
You will be part of the team delivering our housing related service to vulnerable women in Norwich. Supporting women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who require a level of support before they are able to sustain their own accommodation.
Discover a fulfilling career where your values align with our mission. Join our dynamic team committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Embrace a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Your role will be more than a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. If you prioritise integrity, teamwork, and a positive impact, apply now to be part of a community that values your individuality and welcomes your dedication to making a difference.
As part of the role you will…
• Be central to ensuring that our customers have an outcomes based support plan in place that meets their aims and aspirations.
• Support our customers to manage risk and take positive risks to enhance their wellbeing working alongside other support agencies to ensure a holistic approach.
• Be involved in referrals, risk assessing and supporting the team to ensure that our customers, colleagues, and our buildings are safe by adhering to good practice, legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Actively engage with our customers and wider stakeholders to ensure that the service thrives and delivers to our best ability.
• Support our customers to link into the local community, to gain new networks and opportunities through volunteering, training and work.
• Be a strong advocate for our customers through getting to know them and recognising them as experts through their lived experiences.
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• reward and recognition awards
• free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• wellbeing programme
• Great training and development opportunities
Person Specification...
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)
• A full driving licence is desirable
Interview Date: 20th and 22nd May 2024
Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.