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We now have an exciting opportunity for a Support Officer / Wellbeing Activities Worker to join our team. In this role, you will empower young people to build confidence, develop independence, and enhance their wellbeing. You will create a safe and supportive environment where residents can learn new skills, take part in positive activities, and make meaningful progress toward work, training, and a brighter future.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As a Support Worker, you will plan and deliver a wide range of fun, engaging wellbeing activities such as arts and crafts, fitness sessions, cooking, gardening, yoga, and relaxation workshops, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for young people. 

You will encourage residents to take part, try new experiences, and recognise their achievements, while also supporting them to build independent living skills and progress into education, training, or employment.

The Sheffield Foyer welcomes a diverse range of young people from many different backgrounds, and we are committed to building a team that reflects and celebrates that diversity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the stronger and more effective our community becomes. The successful candidate will actively promote social cohesion within the Foyer, championing diversity and helping to bring our community together.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual with excellent customer service and case management skills.

Essential Experience:

• Excellent customer service delivery, demonstrating good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to plan and work effectively without high levels of supervision. 
• Strong investigation skills and good understanding of case management.
• Experience of working in a climate of legislative and organisational change. 
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Resilient and able to deal with challenging situations and deliver sustainable outcomes. 
• Good attention to detail. 
• Excellent oral and written communications. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Proven experience of building relationships with external agencies. 
• Experience of working in the housing or property sector. 
• Strong knowledge of regulatory legislation for social housing.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 (C+ or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher.