Independent Living Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15.0 i £17.0 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £15 - £17 per hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7EA |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4720986_1756902895 |
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We're looking to recruit an Independent Living Support Worker on a temporary contract for a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks in Widnes, where you'll be based within one of our clients' Independent Living Schemes for over 55s, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Hourly rates between £15 - £17 per hour.
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out daily welfare calls and visits to vulnerable tenants
- Complete, review and update tenant support plans and risk assessments to identify any additional support needs or requirements
- Ensure communal facilities remain well managed and maintained to ensure compliance with health & safety requirements
- Maintain and update all records and information systems in relation to customer contact
- Advocating on behalf of vulnerable customers, signposting to external services and liaising with various agencies to facilitate access to holistic support and wellbeing services
- Implement and encourage participation in activities and events aimed at promoting physical and mental health
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of social housing related support, having completed risk assessments and support plans with an understanding of the barriers that older people can face in relation to independent living
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst handling difficult situations
- A good understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Confident lone worker with the ability to work on your own initiative
What you'll get in return
- Weekly pay
- Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
- Immediate starts
- Ongoing temp contract
What you need to do now
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