Vetro Recruitment Looking for Homeless Support Worker (Perm, Nights) at Warrington, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

Do you want to work for the Best Companies to work for and awarded number one charity to work for in the UK?

We are currently looking for a Housing Support Officer to work at a well established National Housing Association in St Helens on a Full-Time, permanent basis doing waking nights. The company are all about career progression and training.

Shifts

• 2 on, four off.
• 33hrs per week + overtime (if you want it)
• 21:00 – 09:00
• 17:30 – 07:00

Salary

• £19,806

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of homeless people? Do you have a passion for providing a safe and supportive environment to those in need? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Homeless Hostel Worker to join a busy and vibrant team, based in a homeless hostel in the city centre. This is a temp to perm contract, with three months as an agency worker and then straight onto a permanent contract – this is because our compliance process is quicker, and we’re pros in finding excellent staff!

If you have experience in working with homeless people, have an understanding of mental health issues and are passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment, this could be the role for you!

You will be responsible for providing a comfortable and secure environment for residents of the hostel. This includes providing support, advice and assistance with any issues or concerns they may have. You will also need to ensure that all rules are adhered to and that the hostel is kept clean and secure.

This is a busy site, with service users having a range of mental health and drug and alcohol issues.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with homeless people, or working within housing or mental health
• A keen eye for security and customer service.
• An understanding of the needs of homeless people and the associated risks
• The ability to work independently (lone working) and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict Management
• A compassionate and patient approach
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Able to work waking nights

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of homeless people and the chance to join a great team. It could be a great opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this exciting opportunity.

Benefits (whilst With The Agency)

• Comprehensive training
• £1000 Golden Bonus raffle
• Worker of the month – with a chance to win £50 of vouchers
• Annual Leave, pension
• Casual Dress
• Free parking
• Weekly Pay

Internal Benefits (once Perm)

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Cash Scheme
• A day’s leave for birthday
• A day’s leave so that you can work at a charity of choice
• Paid spiritual day to celebrate a significant event in your life
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Contribution to Medicash
• Competitive pay
• Continued Professional Development
• Happy, supportive, trusting workplace
• Best Companies to work for and awarded number one charity to work for in the UK (Q1 and Q2 2022

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Experience within a similar setting (Housing/MH) is essential
• Experience within a Care / Support position is essential

Hiring Timeline

• Interviews available asap.
• asap start date following successfully passing our compliance process.

Diversity

We value diversity and welcomes applications from across all of the community. Diversity is reflected strongly among those who participate in our clients activities and use its facilities. Their housing residents, for instance, come from many nations and backgrounds; the client provides accommodation and training facilities for both men and women; their health and fitness suites have been successful in offering customised programmes for people with disabilities; and the range of activities involves people of all ages.