WMHC | Services for Homeless

Support worker

We are looking for an experienced individual to look after the well-being of people in their daily lives. You will help people living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential.

Company description

WMHC provide domiciliary care, assisted living and supported accommodation for the homeless.

WMHC endeavour to care, guide and support our service users while promoting independence in their day to day lives. We work with health authorities, government departments, councils, social enterprises and charities, being sympathetic with needs those who we support. We promote British Values which work in consonance with respecting our service user’s choices and beliefs.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting individuals to access housing and other community services
  • Supporting tenants to live independently in supported living.
  • Encourage individuals to do daily activities and teach them daily living skills.
  • Helping individuals to understand housing benefits available to them
  • Ensuring residents live in a safe and secure environment
  • Carrying out health and safety assessments
  • Doing risk assessments with individuals
  • Fire risk assessment in each house
  • Doing administrative tasks to support your work

Requirements:

  • You MUST have valid drivers license and must have your own vehicle with valid insurance,
  • At least minimum 1-year experience in Support Work is preferred.
  • You MUST hold an Enhanced DBS certificate in date. You can however apply for a DBS through WMHC if you are successful with the interview stage.

 

Reference ID: WMHC SUPPORT

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50-10.25  per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Wear Face Mask and apply hand sanitizer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
  • driving license and vehicle (preferred)

Work remotely:

  • No

WMHC provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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