Accommodation Support Worker
| Posting date: | 31 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75665296 |
Summary
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (x2)
Additional Payments: (x1) 6.7% Flexibility Payment, (x1) 20% Flexibility Payment
Closing Date: 14 November 2024
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
The role of the Accommodation Support Worker will offer clients 24/7 support onsite in order to help form a successful move on plan out of temporary accommodation addressing any barriers which may be restricting families from moving on. This may be working closely with Children's Services to ensure the a safety plan of the children is adhered to, working with the families around finance and budgeting to prepare them from moving out of temporary accommodation, looking at private rented properties, helping with benefit support I.E Housing benefit, Council tax, UC etc.
The ASW will complete regular support review plans to ensure that the family's are engaging with the inhouse support as well as completing any relevant paperwork I.E updating Risk & Needs assessments, benefit forms etc.
The ASW will ensure that they are completing relevant daily task's such as updating daily handover notes, updating daily case notes, updating daily working agreement plans etc.
The ASW will work to a high standard to be able to provide safe, in house support for our clients as and when required.
The candidate will have good skill sets with working with clients who have complex support needs and are able to identify support needs and Safeguarding issues to report and follow up.
The candidate will be able to lone work as well as work in a team. The candidate will be able to identify barriers in which may be preventing a client from moving on from temporary accommodation and would be able to address these barriers,
The candidate would be able to work under management as well as use their own initiative whilst running shifts and maintaining the building when management is not present on site.
The candidate would be able to work well with complex clients, ensuring that they are professional and deal with the confrontations situations well and to be able to deescalate any confrontational situations from arising.
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.
If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
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When you join us
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