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Job Description Floating Support Worker Barnstaple Full Time - 37.5 Hours £14 p/h 3 Month Temp to Perm One of the largest housing associations in Devon is recruiting for a Floating Support Worker to provide support to provide a floating support service for their residents with Mental Health support needs in the Barnstaple area. The Services This Floating Support Worker role will be based across Barnstaple, working with residents in the community, providing support with daily living tasks in and out of the home. No personal care is provided as part of the service. The people the service support are 18+ who have learning difficulties or suffer with mental health difficulties. The Role The focus of this Floating Support Worker role is to provide comprehensive support and guidance, helping service users thrive in independent living. This will include the following tasks and responsibilities: Support people to improve their wellbeing, make links with their local communities and manage their homes. Work alongside people to support them in meeting their potential in all areas of their lives. Be responsible for the delivery of high quality visiting support to people in their own homes. Work in partnership with customers customer to provide the best possible service Foster hope and create the conditions in which people can be enabled to live independently and be empowered. Identify and act on any safeguarding concerns in and procedures Contribute towards a service that ensures our customers feel safe and secure The Candidate To be considered for this Floating Support Worker role, you will require previous housing support experience, ideally working with mental health support needs. A driving license will be beneficial for your application, however, the role can be carried out via walking, bicycle or public transport Due to the vulnerable nature of the service users you will be working with, you will require an Enhanced DBS for this role. If you have an existing DBS on the update service, this will be beneficial to your application. The Package This is Floating Support Worker role, is on an initial 3 month working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however, this can be flexible. The role is covering the recruitment process for a member of staff so has an excellent chance of being extended or becoming . Referral Bonus If this Floating Support Worker role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period. How to Apply If you are interested in this Floating Support Worker role, please send your CV lee . mc millan @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Floating Support Worker role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region Service Care Solutions