
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 4 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
· Supported temporary accommodation for complex needs/(Men)over 25. Regular Support sessions with customers.
· Well-being checks
· Building checks.
· Taking referrals/Risk assessments
· Taking calls/making calls to other services/agencies
· Inspect checks/empty voids
· Weekly room/flats checks
· Daily Email checks
· Enter customer action on inform Shift handovers.
· Report repairs to maintenance (Housing team)
· Fire drills/Fire safety checks
· Support customers with variable needs.
· The job role can vary as you can be many roles as one/ mentor, peacemaker, counselling, a friend.
· The job can be challenging, and no days are the same! You have days when it can hectic, busy, quiet. Active listening is a must! And to be empathetic, tolerance and patience and respect which has to work both ways.
· Goals/Action is getting them the right help via support agencies/services/this can range from care support, alcohol/drugs addiction, anger management courses, job training, education courses, community activities etc.
· Also is helping them move on to suitable accommodation for independent lives.