Assessment Support Workers Oxford £28,371 - £32,020 Do you want to work in a role where no day is the same and make a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless in Oxford? Our client's Rough Sleeping Team in Oxford provide a rapid response service to support people at immediate risk of rough sleeping. They are currently looking for inspirational people to join the Somewhere Safe to Stay Service (SSTS) team as Assessment and Reconnection Workers where no day is the same. You will work as part of a busy, dedicated team while developing the necessary skills to: Provide direct support to people new to, or at risk of rough sleeping; working closely with individuals on assessment action plans which fully involves them in their recovery. To do this you will build positive working relationships with a range of services and individuals across Oxford. Work on the weekly 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays. About you They are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people to join them. If you have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives you don't need to have direct experience to succeed in these roles. Why not give it a go by joining the team to support their clients on the recovery journey? If you have good interpersonal and listening skills, patience and resilience and the ability to adapt to new situations, they will provide you with the rest through their training and development programs where you will develop the skills to provide high-quality person-centred support to clients. If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the ability to manage complex behaviours and to deal with people who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation, we encourage you to apply! Closing date: 10am on 22 February 2023 Interview and assessments to be confirmed
