Job Description

Southampton Accommodation Services

provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton.


Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients.


Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply.

JOB PURPOSE

To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.


To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To learn how to assess clients, develop support plans, and manage risks To learn how to support clients to maintain their wellbeing, paying close attention to safeguarding responsibilities, company policy and procedures To encourage client's involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering To assist clients to maintain accommodation by encouraging payment of relevant charges To support clients to gain practical life skills To help maintain health and safety duties, ensuring clients and buildings are safe To maintain accurate records and ensuring these are stored in line with GDPR To assist key workers by liaising with local authorities, health providers and other agencies to provide a holistic, person-centred approach To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided) To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR To maintain confidentiality To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role. This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

lived experience of homelessness or accessing services around substance use, mental ill-health or offending

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Good communication skills Clear verbal and written English Good keyboard skills for data inputting Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word Polite and assertive manner Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own Collaborate well in a team Ability to respond calmly in a crisis Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Payment:

Paid on or around 25th of each month directly into your bank account

Pension:

Contributory pension with the Social Housing Pension Scheme

Annual leave:

25 days increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days, pro rata for part time. Bank holidays are in addition to this

Probationary period:

Six months for new employees

Notice period:

Four weeks

Travel:

Business mileage paid (HMRC rate)



We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.



Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre-employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members.


We were formed in April 2001 through the merger of the Society of St Dismas (founded in 1962) and St Petroc Housing association (founded in 1972). Both organisations shared a passion for housing and supporting vulnerable single people.


Our vision today is to give people who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support, the opportunity to build a brighter future.


We have services in Berkshire, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Sussex.


We support 16-65 year olds. Our services include outreach to rough sleepers, supported accommodation (direct access hostels, move-on accommodation, and resettlement flats), day centres, community support, housing first and landlord support services.