Floating support worker
Changing Lives
Date: 1 week ago
City: Doncaster, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
About Us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About The Service - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About The Job
To work with Changing Lives individuals in order to improve their quality of life and to deliver an excellent service for the people we support, in line with the organisation’s mission, service goals, values and associated regulations, guidance and legislature.
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About The Service - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About The Job
To work with Changing Lives individuals in order to improve their quality of life and to deliver an excellent service for the people we support, in line with the organisation’s mission, service goals, values and associated regulations, guidance and legislature.
- Liaise and work alongside Doncaster City Council and External Agencies
- Liaise with local Landlords in order to identify suitable properties within Doncaster
- Supporting individuals around managing money i.e. welfare benefits, debts, maximising income, once in their own accommodation.
- Provide support to enable individuals to sustain their tenancies in order to prevent evictions and homelessness
- Maintain records that are accurate and of a good standard.
- Car user essential
- Prepare short reports when required.
- Participate in training, supervision and team meetings.
- To read and keep up to date with recommendations of good practice and the legalities of your role.
- Use specialist skills and knowledge for the benefit of the organisation as a whole through support of other projects as well as one’s own.
- Support management in the delivery of a service that meets quality standard and good practice protocol.
- Present a professional image of Changing Lives at all times.
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