This is a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding team as we strive to meet the needs of Young Homeless People
Rush House is an established and respected organisation that develops its services in response to the needs of the most vulnerable people in Rotherham and surrounding areas.
We are looking to recruit Casual Support Workers to work with clients who will have been homeless, who may have complex needs and are accommodated in our services across 2 sites – Lindum Terrace and Nelson Street which are both 24/7 staffed.
We are recruiting specifically for Casual Support Workers that are able to cover waking night role on a required basis.
You must have a positive and enthusiastic approach and be committed to helping them manage their tenancy and achieve independent living.
WAKING NIGHTS - CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER
Based at: Rotherham
Salary - £14.12 per hour
Rush House is a non-profit charity, supporting young people ages 16-25 with accommodation and wraparound support to give them the best opportunity to succeed, offering person centred support tailored to each individuals need. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Casual Support Worker (nights) to join our team providing onsite support to vulnerable young people.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless people and those with complex needs and can demonstrate the skills needed to motivate and engage with this vulnerable client group.
The successful candidates will have verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities.
Applicants should be aware that duties will involve some lone working supported by relevant policies and procedures. As a 24-7 service the role will involve some public holidays to support vulnerable young people who have experienced homelessness.
More information about the role can be found and downloaded from the bottom of this advert.
To apply, please download and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (found at the bottom of this advert) and email them to info@rushhouse.co.uk
For more information about the vacancy please contact Steve Harris or Richard Price on 01709 369295.
Rush House will challenge discrimination in all areas of its work and we are committed to safeguarding all persons using our services.
We welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.
Unfortunately Rush House cannot offer sponsorship.