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Support Assistant

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 14.76 - 14.76 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's largest not-for-profit housing associations. Their work includes providing people with a range of support and services to help them overcome barriers associated with age, homelessness, disability or health.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Assistant to work in the Rochdale area at a service that provides supported accommodation for adults aged 18+ affected by homelessness, including those with low to medium mental health needs and/or an offending history.

  * 37.5 hours per week

  * Working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis

  * Shifts: early and late

  * Temporary cover is required until 31st October 2026

  * £14.76 per hour (£13.17 per hour, with £1.59 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable adults on their journey to independence.

Key responsibilities:

  * Support the day-to-day running of the service

  * Assist with the delivery of personalised support and move-on plans

  * Provide day-to-day support with tenancy and housing-related matters

  * Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer records and case notes

  * Support the referral and onboarding process for new customers

  * Carry out a range of administrative and operational tasks

  * Respond to telephone, reception, and general enquiries

  * Promote customer independence by signposting to relevant services

  * Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures

  * Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers, and partner agencies

What we’re looking for:

  * Experience working with vulnerable and diverse customer groups or individuals with complex needs

  * Experience working in a team and communicating positively with other people

  * Experience organising tasks and planning accordingly whilst dealing with people

  * A team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and resilient, can-do attitude

  * Able to use initiative and have confidence to make decisions

  * Basic administrative and IT skills maintain records

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  * Current valid right to work in the UK

  * Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

  * A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

  * Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position

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