£28,040.47
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Temporary, Full Time
Are you experienced in supporting customers to build confidence, develop life skills and live independently? We're offering a 12-month fixed term opportunity to become a Community Support Worker at Amplius.
Working closely with customers, colleagues and partner agencies, you’ll provide person-centred support that helps people facing homelessness move towards greater independence, wellbeing and long-term housing stability.
Salary: £28,040.47 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Your week: 37 hours - Monday to Sunday between the hours of 8am - 10pm on a rolling rota.
Location: Gainsborough HRS, Lincolnshire
Snapshot of your role
* Provide housing-related support tailored to individual needs, helping customers maintain and increase their independence.
* Act as a key worker, developing and reviewing support plans and risk assessments with customers.
* Support customers to manage their tenancy, including rent payments, utilities, reporting repairs and maintaining their home.
* Build positive relationships with customers, encouraging social inclusion, wellbeing and engagement within the local community.
* Work with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate and deliver effective support programmes.
* Maintain accurate records, reports and support documentation, monitoring customer progress and outcomes.
* Promote safeguarding, health and safety, equality and customer involvement while managing risk appropriately within the service.
What we’re looking for
* GCSEs in English and Maths at Level 4-9 (or equivalent).
* Relevant experience working within housing related support services.
* Knowledge and understanding of different vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by people from a range of backgrounds.
* A good understanding of safeguarding and the ability to promote customer wellbeing and safety.
* The ability to demonstrate empathy, maintain confidentiality and apply data protection principles appropriately.
* Strong listening, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with people in a non-judgemental manner.
* Good administration skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports using Microsoft Office, email and internet-based systems.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building positive relationships with customers and partners.
A full UK driving license and Enhanced DBS clearance are both essential for this role.
Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.
You can read about our colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits
Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
Closing: 5 July
Interviews at Gainsborough HRS: 10 July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.
The Company
Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference
Salary description
£28040.00 - £28040.00 per year