Role: Support Worker – Greenwich Housing First Salary: £28,934 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday – Friday) Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich (office base Charlton) Closing date: 22/10/2023 Interview date: 02/11/2023 Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Support Worker we’ll make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment. About us… Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities. Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more then 10,000 people. Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career. About this role… We are looking for a Support Worker to join the Greenwich Housing First team. Thames Reach’s Supported Housing is comprised of Accommodation, Housing First, Navigator and Move on services supporting people to make real and lasting change in their lives. People may present with complex mental health, offending histories, drug and alcohol needs. Housing First services: Using the principles of Housing First we work with people to access accommodation first, explore their aspirations, building opportunities for them to spend their time meaningfully, overcome barriers around unmet mental or physical health needs and celebrate their success Thames Reach welcomes applications from people with transferable skills. You will: - Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with individuals that have a history of rough sleeping or insecure housing. - Support individuals to move into their own, independent accommodation, and to make it a home. You will work closely with landlords and housing providers to help individuals to understand and sustain their tenancies - Work in partnership with key agencies, supporting individuals to access support services, community resources, and to feel a part of their local community - Empower individuals take an active role in developing their own personalised support plans, and motivating them to achieve their goals and aspirations - Develop a detailed understanding of the Housing First model – this is a great opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of this innovative and exciting new model of housing which is currently growing in popularity in the UK To succeed as the Support Worker you will have: - Great organisational skills and be efficient in your work - Excellent communication and problem solving skills - Confidence in your ability to support clients - Competence at using a computer and a range of software packages - Commitment to developing your knowledge and skills - Willingness to be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team and the clients We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2022 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer: - Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata). - Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%. - Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach. - Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL. - Life assurance – four times your annual salary. - Critical illness cover. - Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans. Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. To apply visit our website and complete our application form. For further information please contact, the Lead Manager at [email protected] Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.