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Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker.
Salary: £27,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: South West - Covering Exeter, Dorset, Somerset and Basingstoke
Additional information:
A valid license and access to a vehicle
Ability to work out of hours, evenings, and weekends on occasions depending on the needs of the project
The Role:
Our Floating Support Worker will play a pivotal role in delivering assistance across multiple locations and services, providing crucial support where additional staff are needed. Your responsibilities may vary from working in our Exeter Supported Housing project one week to participating in Outreach sessions in Weymouth the next. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a wide array of sectors within our charity.
The ideal candidate will have an interest and passion for a diverse range of social issues and supporting individuals. You will need to demonstrate good organisation and planning, with flexibility and adaptability to a changing work pattern/location at short notice.
We believe this role offers not only a chance to make a significant impact but also an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities include:
Provide cover to services based in Exeter, Dorset, Somerset, and Basingstoke - including Outreach, Supported Housing, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse
Manage incidents and safeguarding ensuring action is taken and followed up
Ensure all clients are provided with a high-quality person-centered service
Keep all administrative tasks and records are kept up to date ensuring data is inputted accurately
Any other duties within the scope of the post as directed by management
Qualifications / Requirements:
A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work
Experience working with vulnerable adults with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours
There are many great reasons to join the team!
Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
Wellbeing related support / advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
30% staff discount
A generous and competitive pension scheme
Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Salary: £27,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: South West - Covering Exeter, Dorset, Somerset and Basingstoke
Additional information:
A valid license and access to a vehicle
Ability to work out of hours, evenings, and weekends on occasions depending on the needs of the project
The Role:
Our Floating Support Worker will play a pivotal role in delivering assistance across multiple locations and services, providing crucial support where additional staff are needed. Your responsibilities may vary from working in our Exeter Supported Housing project one week to participating in Outreach sessions in Weymouth the next. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a wide array of sectors within our charity.
The ideal candidate will have an interest and passion for a diverse range of social issues and supporting individuals. You will need to demonstrate good organisation and planning, with flexibility and adaptability to a changing work pattern/location at short notice.
We believe this role offers not only a chance to make a significant impact but also an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities include:
Provide cover to services based in Exeter, Dorset, Somerset, and Basingstoke - including Outreach, Supported Housing, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse
Manage incidents and safeguarding ensuring action is taken and followed up
Ensure all clients are provided with a high-quality person-centered service
Keep all administrative tasks and records are kept up to date ensuring data is inputted accurately
Any other duties within the scope of the post as directed by management
Qualifications / Requirements:
A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work
Experience working with vulnerable adults with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours
There are many great reasons to join the team!
Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
Wellbeing related support / advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
30% staff discount
A generous and competitive pension scheme
Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
