Support Worker Waking Night

Support Worker - Waking NightPortsmouth Rough Sleeping Services£25,947 (£13.45ph) plus unsocial premium 42 hours per week, 4 nights on and 4 nights offWorking hours: 8pm - 8am Fixed term to 31st March 2027 The Society wishes to recruit a Waking Night Support Worker to work in a new Night Service in Portsmouth. Here we offer a wide range of support to people with histories of homelessness, substance and alcohol use, poor mental ill health and other complex needs. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of society. It will be beneficial to have some experience and knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people with histories of homelessness, alcohol/substance dependency and poor mental ill health.To apply, please send us your CV and covering letter explaining how you think you meet the criteria. Essential CriteriaKnowledge and understanding of equality and diversity, with respect to staff and clientsAbility to listen and communicate effectively with clientsAbility to adhere to risk assessments and follow risk management plansLiteracy and IT skills sufficient to demonstrate ability to write letters and emails (essential)Ability to encourage clients to make healthy lifestyle choicesAbility to remain calm in difficult situations Desirable CriteriaExperience of working with people with histories of homelessness, poor mental ill health and substance use (desirable)Experience of ..... full job details .....