We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. The service you will work in….Ealing Older People Floating Support (EOPFS) provides support to service users in the community. We work with people with a wide range of long-term conditions and complex needs, promoting our service users' independence whilst aiming to improve their wellbeing and supporting progress towards individual goals.A day in this role looks like….As a Pool Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Older People Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Empower a caseload of clients with a range needs and their carers to manage their health and wellbeing, maintain their independence, identify their strengths and achieve their goals and aspirations, working in partnership with our subcontractors as required in order to achieve this, underthe direction of the Team Leader.To clearly articulate the aims and objectives, pathway and service mod
el to people using the service so they can fully participate in and co-produce their support.Empower service users to engage effectively in their liaisons with professionals within the community such as social work teams, housing providers, health professionals, JCP etc.Work flexibly as part of a team to ensure service coverage and that contractual obligations are met.Develop co-produced group activities, peer support networks and other community-based approaches to empowering service users to achieve their goals and aspirations and to encourage service users to access these opportunities.Actively monitor the health, wellbeing, safety and security of the service and its users ensuring all concerns are followed up promptly and in line with procedures.Participate in the core work of the service, providing support to colleagues, carrying out tasks allocated by the service manager and using initiative to identify and deal with additional tasks as they arise.Ensure that administration is done in good time; that detailed, concise and accurate records are created contemporaneously, and that confidentiality is appropriately maintained.Carry out duties, in line with organisational policies and procedures.Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Ability and willingness to work remotely and in the community, using mobile technology.Previous experience of using computer based systems to accurately record work and client details.Ability to work with people with a range of different support needs and aspirations for their future and associated risks.Ability to deliver high quality floating, outreach or accommodation based support services. Good knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options and legislation related to statutory duty.Knowledge of health and safety relevant to role as a Floating Support Worker and working in Service Users' homes.An ability to undertake client-focused key working, support planning and risk assessments to maximise Service Users' independence around a range of areas.Good understanding of the range of issues, diagnoses and treatment relevant to the client group including mental health and substance misuse.Willingness to actively engage in undertaking relevant personal development and training.Ability to travel across Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham.Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it
makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employer…Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.
