Supported Accommodation Worker

Hereford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are Maplyn Care Services and our purpose is to prevent the causes and reduce the effects of long term mental health conditions, homelessness, family breakdown and exclusion.

We are looking for someone to work in our accommodation-based service in Northampton, which provides 24/7 accommodation and housing support for vulnerable adults with long term mental health difficulties.

Your primary role will be as a point of contact for residents at any time during your shift, checking for immediate risks, listening non-judgementally, providing reassurance and encouraging self -help or professional support while ensuring the unit is safe and secure. This may also involve liaising with external agencies during your shift to ensure a good flow of information.

As safety and security is paramount within this role, you will be expected to maintain a fire log of those present in the building that may affect the health, safety or wellbeing of residents. A key function is to undertake health and safety checks and walk arounds throughout your shift, this will involve some monitoring of in-house CCTV.

You will need to adopt sound judgement to either resolve situations yourself, seeking support from peers and emergency services if needed. Demonstrating empathy and patience towards our residents is essential.

There will be tailored, specific Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency First Aid training that will help you advance through a training pathway and progress your career at Maplyn.

If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, we want to hear from you, to help us continue to achieve our vision and purpose.

Please note that whilst applicants with convictions, cautions, reprimands and/or warnings will not be exempt from applying, this role is subject to Enhanced DBS Vetting

Previous experience in a care or support setting is desirable but not essential, we will invest in your enhanced DBS should you require one, we also offer a competitive hourly rate, paid meal breaks and double pay for bank and public holidays.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hereford HR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HERPT1

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3189223
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hereford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned