Housing Support Worker, Older People

Housing Support Worker 
Location: Housing Support Team – Older People South - Newry Area - remote
Salary: £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
Work hours: 35 hours per week – Monday - Friday, various hours available

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

BCM is actively recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to help those over the age of 55 to remain living independent at home. This role has a focus on supporting individuals with their housing and social care needs. Housing experience is not essential as full training will be provided on the job.

We are a values led organisation. We look for individuals who embody integrity, compassion, respect and a person-centred approach. Our values are central to all that we do. This role will involve visiting service users in their own homes, with a caseload in Newry areas. You will have the support of your experienced colleagues and Manager to learn all aspects of the job. Please note this role does not involve personal care.

If you are passionate about helping those in need, we would like to hear from you.​​​​​​​

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What we can offer you

• Blue Light Card
• Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12-month period
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement -33 days (including statutory holidays)
• Long service annual leave increments and scheme
• Company Maternity Pay
• Robust Induction and full training provided
• 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
• Paid sick leave 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay after one year of service
• Paid Access NI
• Learning & Development opportunities

You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home.
You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need.

What we need from you

• At least one years’ experience of supporting people in the community. Experience working with older people is desirable
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Possess a full driving licence. Business insurance and access to a car are required as you may have to transport Service Users.

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​​​​​​​Please see attached job description and specification for further details

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.