Support Worker

Position: Support Worker Salary: £28,908 per annum Location: Cambridge, in-person Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness? Cambridge Cyrenians, a reputable organisation with over 50 years of experience in providing accommodation and support, is thrilled to announce an opening for a Support Worker. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the transformational journey of individuals in our supported housing service. This is a frontline role where you will work directly with people experiencing homelessness in supported accommodation. Key Responsibilities: Provide cover and some one-to-one support for residents of Cambridge Cyrenians existing Move On and Long Stay projects. Ensure that individuals accepting accommodation understand their rights and responsibilities as residents of the project. Support residents in identifying solutions to their social and housing problems to enable residents to live as independently as possible. Ensure residents are aware of all entitlements to welfare and housing benefits, that they are aware of their housing options and assist in making applications as necessary. Ensure that accommodation charges are collected and arrears followed up, that housing benefit claims are processed and closely monitored, and that proper records are kept. Monitor resident''s engagement with meaningful activities to ensure appropriateness of the accommodation for the individual. Ensure that all records are ..... full job details .....