Floating Support Worker
<br /><br /><strong>Job Title:</strong> Floating Support Worker<br /><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Permanent<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: £28,031.56 per annum (Pro rata)<br /><strong>Working Hours</strong>: Part-time 22,5 hours per week <br /><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Monday - Friday Between the hours of 9am & 5 pm<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Leeds<br /><br /><strong>If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The difference you will make as Floating Support Worker</strong><br /><br />To work collaboratively as part of a committed team to deliver an outstanding service and a range of personalised support that puts customers first, empowering them to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will be required to work in the community and visit customers in their own homes. The customers you work with will be facing challenges and may be at risk of becoming homeless. <br /><br /><strong>About you</strong><br /><br />We are looking for someone with:<br /><ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs. <strong></strong></li><li>An understanding of the current UK Benefit System and working knowledge of Universal Credit<strong></strong></li><li>Team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude.<strong></strong></li><li>Excellent time management and communication skills<strong></strong></li><li>The ability to demonstrate initiative and the confidence to make and act on decisions.<strong></strong></li><li>Competent administrative and IT skills and ability to produce reports and other communications.<strong></strong></li></ul> <br /><br /><strong>Why Riverside?</strong><br /><br />At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. <br /><br />We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.<br /><br /><strong>Working with us, you’ll enjoy:</strong><br /><ul> <li>Competitive pay & generous pension </li><li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working options available</li><li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li><li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul> <br /><br /><strong>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:</strong><br /><br />We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. <br /><br /><strong>Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. </strong><br /><br />