Safe Warm and Secure Support Worker x 2
Reference: V2286
Safe Warm and Secure Project
Safe Warm and Secure is an exciting new pilot service that Shaw Trust is running in partnership with Hampshire County Council.
The service will provide focused time limited interventions for vulnerable older homeowners to repair, improve, maintain or adapt the physical condition of their living environment to ensure it is safe, warm and secure.
Consultation with older people has shown they are often willing to have the improvements made to their homes but do not feel able to organise the logistics for it to happen.
Therefore Safe, Warm and Secure Support officers will be able to support older people practically and emotionally until the completion of the work.
Safe Warm and Secure Support officer V2287
Salary - £23665.14 - £26767.90
Contract type Fixed Term – 31/03/2011
Location – St James Hospital – Portsmouth with flexible working
20 hours per week
You will demonstrate a proven record of managing, supporting and motivating small community based teams and have the confidence to quickly establish your new role.
With excellent communication and networking skills you will be able to speedily ensure links are made with the relevant community and voluntary organisations required to provide the services for the older person.
You will be able to show high level of sensitivity and experience with supporting vulnerable older people in a community setting ,always ensuring the rights of the older person are paramount.
To have a proven ability to promote independent living for older people and the skills to encourage and support them to make choices which will enable them to continue to remain independent for longer
For further information and to download an application pack, please visit www.shaw-trust.org.uk/careers Reference number: V2286.
Closing date: Monday 20th September 2010 at midday.
Interview date: Thursday 23rd September 2010.
Shaw Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure. Shaw Trust is a registered charity: 287785.
As an Investor in People and one of Britain’s Top Employers, as awarded by crf.com, the Trust offers excellent benefits and development opportunities.
Closing date: 20 September 2010
Salary: £21676.00 - £24084.44
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Shaw Trust Head Office, Epsom Square, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XJ
Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk
Tel: 01225 716331 (ansaphone service available out of hours)
Minicom: 08457 697288
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Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
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