Support Worker

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We’ve got exciting opportunities at our supported accommodation scheme, The Snowhill, for 2 fixed term contract for 9 months each, covering maternity leave, based in central Birmingham.

The service supports people from the age 21 + access suitable accommodation, primary health care services, training, education, employment and volunteering opportunities, as well as other services as needed by each young person. The service is staffed 24/7 and accommodates both male and female, 21+ years of age, who are homeless and with additional support needs.

As a Support Worker you will work as part of a friendly and highly professional team, with responsibility for providing the very best housing-related support to vulnerable young people – helping them to develop the skills they’ll need to maintain independent living, enabling them to move on into permanent accommodation and sustain a tenancy effectively. You’ll undertake risk and needs assessments, and support planning and monitoring these with them to ensure they meet their support requirements.

Our ideal candidate? You’ll be a people person with the passion, drive and enthusiasm for delivering quality services to vulnerable people. You’ll demonstrate empathy, compassion and understanding, whilst enabling our young people to maximise their independence. You’ll have some experience of working with young people in a similar role, and be keen to support them to succeed.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious A1 Rated housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Interested? Applying is easy. Simply submit a CV which, together with a covering letter, highlighting how you meet the requirements of this role.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31st December 2019.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.