Job description
Signposts
Signposts is a Charity based in Luton and Dunstable providing hostel accommodation and support to those experiencing homelessness.
Accommodation Support Worker
Do you have the motivation, can-do attitude and inspiring personality it takes to ensure our clients achieve their potential and aspirations, providing a person-centered, collaborative culture?
Our aim is to help clients achieve their own individual maximum potential to live and develop within the community, supporting them on the road to a brighter future.
The Role
- To undertake all aspects of housing management throughout Signposts’ buildings.
- Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based support to our clients to empower them to set and achieve their personal goals.
- Responsible for the rent and personal charge collection from clients using regularly reviewed payment plans that develop budgeting skills.
- Ensure all clients have an up-to-date wellbeing & safety plan.
- Manage and coordinate internal and external referrals for accommodation
- Work alongside clients to ensure they each have identified their ‘move on’ plan.
- To undertake reasonable cleaning as required.
- To follow working practices that are delivered from Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs).
- To attend regular reflective practice sessions.
About You
- Compassion and empathy come naturally.
- Unbiased and non-judgmental.
- Courageous when facing challenging situations.
- Fantastic work ethic.
- Sector experience desirable but not essential.
- Resonate with Signposts values of Happiness, Respect, Innovation, Togetherness and Inspiration.
The Details
- Salary from £22,529 plus car allowance for those eligible
- Permanent full-time contract
- 5 shifts over 7 days including rotational weekend work.
- 28 days holiday per year (includes bank holidays) increasing pro rata to 33 at 2 years.
- Paid sick leave once through probation.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Reflective practice sessions with a trained counsellor.
- Access to our training platform with over 600 courses.
- Regular friendly gatherings.
We are proud of our history of promoting from within, meaning this would be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress in their career.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,529.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Luton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Accommodation Support Worker