Support Worker - Martin House

We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker at Martin House in St Albans.

• Martin House provides 24 hours supported housing for 16 vulnerable homeless individuals
• Providing housing related support to service users from a homeless background.
• We aim to provide accommodation and support to improve the quality of the resident`s lives and develop skills towards independent living in the future. Residents are issued with a licence agreement. This sets out their rights and responsibilities as a resident

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to:

• Provide Housing related support to residents, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community.
• Write support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.
• Support our services users with substance/alcohol misuse and recovery.
• Work in partnership with specialist providers eg- community mental health teams.

About You

If you have previously worked in a care setting or health & social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you!

We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment and people who are driven by the desire to make a difference with the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults.

You will need to be able to:

• Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Have a commitment to equality and diversity
• Take a positive approach to supporting people
• It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 
• £25,350 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage