Enablement Support Worker (ETO) - Full time, Homelessness

Alabaré are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life.

We value our staff and volunteers, and especially appreciate the diverse perspectives and backgrounds people bring. We invest in our people and have excellent opportunities for learning and training. We also have excellent opportunities for development and growth.

Alabaré are looking to recruit an Enablement & Transition Support Worker for our Homeless Service in Chippenham.

This exciting position will provide support and advice around accommodation for a caseload of vulnerable people who live in short-term accommodation. You will work collaboratively with other professionals, signposting when required to achieve positive health and housing outcomes.

Make a difference to someone’s life every day with a fulfilling role at Alabaré

Job Specifics:

• Hourly rate £13.19 rising to £13.59 after completing a successful probation period.
• Annual salary of £25,720.50 rising to £26,500.50.
• 37.5 hours per week, Flexible over a 7-day rota to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays .

Benefits:

• Double time on nominated bank holidays.
• Minimum of 24 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
• Paid travel time with mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• NEST Pension.
• Where applicable, Sleepovers are paid at a competitive rate of £70 per sleep.
• Excellent accredited training.
• Refer a friend scheme, £150 on joining and a further payment of £150 after 6 months service.
• Flexible working (where possible).
• Sickness allowance after 6 months service.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful employer.

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

• A Willingness to learn.
• You must be currently resident in the UK.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must be confident working as part of a team and on your own.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic.
• We require someone with a listening ear and willingness to see a task through to the end.
• An understanding of when and where to signpost is essential.
• Previous experience of working in supported housing or related field would be advantageous.

Alabaré are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

Remember, reporting bad practice is good practice.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/who-we-are/jobs

All applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a covering letter.

Closing date for applications 22nd November 2024

Expected interview date: 28th November 2024

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful. Thank you for your interest in Alabaré.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.19-£13.59 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you based in the UK?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/11/2024