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Welfare Support Officer

Central Employment Agency

Beckingham

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking passionate Welfare Officers to join their dedicated team in delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable families under a significant government contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, requiring a strong commitment to safeguarding and an empathetic approach. With a focus on cultural sensitivity and resilience, you will provide practical and emotional support while ensuring the wellbeing of service users. If you are driven to positively impact the community and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Experience working with vulnerable and diverse client groups is essential.
Strong communication skills and understanding of safeguarding principles required.

Provide practical and emotional support to service users.
Monitor wellbeing and support needs, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Maintain professional boundaries to meet diverse needs effectively.

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding principles

Handling mental health cases

Resilience

DBS Check

Full UK driving license

Central Employment is working with a national organisation highly regarded for their ability to provide high quality care, support, and housing to vulnerable groups across the UK. We are partnering with this client as they take on a large contract from the UK Government for a period of 6 months. Due to the length of the contract this is a temporary position with potential for extension.

About the Role: Join the dynamic team as they embark on an exciting journey, supporting individuals and families under a Central Government contract. We are currently recruiting Welfare Officers to ensure the provision of exceptional care and safeguarding for vulnerable families. This role demands cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide practical and emotional support to service users, addressing safeguarding and welfare concerns.
Monitor the wellbeing and support needs of service users, ensuring accurate record-keeping for audit purposes.
Maintain professional boundaries and resilience to meet the diverse needs of service users effectively.

Role Criteria:

Essential experience working with vulnerable and/or diverse client groups.
Proficient understanding of safeguarding principles.
Prior experience in handling mental health and/or challenging behaviour cases.
Excellent communication skills with colleagues, local authorities, and service users.
Demonstrated traits of supportiveness, trustworthiness, approachability, and empathy.
Possession of a full UK driving license.
DBS will be conducted prior to starting.

Location: Beckingham Camp, Beckingham, Lincolnshire, LN5 0RL

Pay Rate: £15.58 per hour

Work Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 5 out of 7 days

Join Us: If you are passionate about making a positive impact on vulnerable individuals and families, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in welfare support.

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