Specialist Support worker, Meaningful Occupation (part time 20 hours per week, £24,043.50 - £24,843.00 per annum pro rata)

South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

Position:

We work with individuals with complex lives facing challenges such as homelessness, rough sleeping, addiction and trauma to make positive changes. Our approach is to provide intensive 1:1 practical support to bring out their aspirations, strengths and abilities. The Specialist Support Worker will work closely with a small group of individuals in an accommodation setting with a history of homelessness, who are seeking to engage with meaningful occupation.

This new exciting role focus on the following areas:

• Empowering individuals to make choices and be in control of their own lives
• Genuine future planning drawing on hopes, strengths, aspirations and goals
• Nurturing meaningful and positive relationships based on trust
• Mindfully promoting physical health and mental wellbeing
• Keeping people safe and building long term resilience
• Connection to digital and in person communities and networks
  
  

You’ll be provided with a full induction and personal development plan, including core training such as safeguarding, First Aid and Health & Safety, with an opportunity to attend other specialist training such as motivational interviewing and solution focused techniques, mental health awareness. We also employ people who do not have experience of working in our sector

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Apply today for an immediate interview.

Closing Date: 20th June.

Requirements:

The ideal person will value:

• Personal integrity
• The importance of every individual
• Outstanding service to people
• The importance of working together
• Professional competence