Metropolitan Support Trust is a large and highly regarded support organisation. Working to increase the independence and well being of our service users across, the Midlands, South Yorkshire, Greater London and the East of England, we expect a lot from our people but in return our rewards and career development opportunities are first class.

We are seeking a Female Support Worker to provide a housing support service to women fleeing domestic abuse at our project Amber House, ensuring that they receive appropriate planned support with the view to moving them onto more permanent accommodation.

It is essential for the individual to have experience of providing support to a range of women, including black and ethnic minority women, lesbians, women with a disability, women who use drugs or alcohol, women who have mental health problems and offenders and ex-offenders. Along with knowledge of the welfare benefits system and an understanding of the effects of domestic violence, legislation relating to domestic violence and child protection issues and of the issues effecting young homeless women.

The individual should have a commitment to service user participation, the ability to work alone, be self motivated and to work as part of a team and the willingness to work outside normal office hours. Alongside a commitment to confidentiality and hostel security.

The individual should also have the ability to provide a satisfactory CRB certificate.

This position represents the opportunity for a person with the right blend of technical and personal skills to join us at an extremely exciting stage of our development.

Benefits: You will be entitled to a base of 25 days paid annual leave plus eight English Public Statutory Holidays.

Location: Amber House, The Staff Team, PO Box 8693, Nottingham, NG6 6AB
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £19,779 (pay review pending)
Closing date: 15 August 2010

MHP supports flexible working and welcomes job applications / proposals on that basis.

MST is part of Metropolitan Housing Partnership. MHP is a green employer, celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all communities.

To apply for this position or any other, please either complete an online application form or upload your CV and a Supporting statement addressing the key experience and qualifications section of the job profile.