Support Worker

Job Title: Support worker Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets Salary: £30,784.00 per annum Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends Contract: Permanent PRHA is a great place to work Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work. We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers within two of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals. PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better. We are looking for: Competencies Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose alcohol/ drug misuse/ mental health/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills . Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans. Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, ..... full job details .....