Cpl UK Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare and social care staffing solutions, recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional services within the social care sector. With a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and excellence, Cpl Healthcare UK has become a trusted partner for numerous healthcare facilities, social care organizations, and local authorities across the United Kingdom.
Are you looking for jobs in health and social care? Cpl UK - Healthcare (trading name of RIG Healthcare Recruit) has been operating in the UK healthcare market for over 17 years and is now one of the largest suppliers of health and social care. Our knowledge of the sector means we have a great understanding of what’s required when obtaining these essential healthcare roles.
We are passionate about healthcare recruitment, matching candidates with the roles where more value can be added to this essential sector.
Our social care fields:
We recruit for a wide range of social care roles, including:
Support Workers - learning disabilities/Older person/Autism/Physical disabilities/mental health/dementia
Senior support worker – Level 3 Health and Social Care
Children’s Residential Support Workers -Level 3 Children and Young People – covering both LD and EBD
Senior children’s residential support worker: Level 3 Children and Young People
Specialist support worker:
Homeless/Housing Support Workers
Key Workers
Family Support Workers
Registered General Nurse
Complex Care Workers
Community Care Workers
Every CPL Social Care consultant is here to help clients simplify hiring and empowering social and healthcare organisations and professionals to achieve their ambitions.
We work in partnership with our clients to ensure we place the right people into the right jobs, professionally and respectfully.
Our social care recruitment specialists offer a bespoke, expert recruitment service to support a diverse range of local and national organisations to access to the best industry professionals.
Working in supported housing and hostels
The work of support workers in supported housing and hostels involves more than just providing a place to stay; it is about creating a nurturing environment where residents can rebuild their lives. This work is a cornerstone in helping residents regain stability, fostering a sense of community, and ultimately enabling them to move towards greater independence and wellbeing.
In a review conducted by the Department for Communities & Local Governmentin 2016, it was found that there were approximately 651,500 accommodation-based supported housing units in the UK. Over 70% of these supported housing units accommodate older people, whilst 29% accommodate working-age people with a diverse range of support needs.
Supported housing can be provided by councils, housing associations, charities or voluntary groups. These services meet the needs of a wide range of people, including older people, people with learning disabilities, ex-offenders, young care leavers, homeless people or those experiencing domestic abuse. Supported housing services serve as a vital bridge for individuals facing various challenges, providing them with stability, support and a sense of belonging. Working within these environments offers unique insights and experiences that shape not only the lives of the residents but also the workers who dedicate themselves to this cause.
In supported housing and hostel units, support workers play a multifaceted role in ensuring the wellbeing and rehabilitation of the residents. Their responsibilities include:
Advocacy: Support workers serve as advocates for the residents. They support them in getting access to this housing as well as making sure they have access to essential services and resources. This can involve liaising with external agencies such as the government, local councils, social services or housing associations, to address the needs and rights of the resident.
Emotional support: Amidst the challenges that arise in supported housing, support workers provide a listening ear, offer encouragement and encourage community among the residents. Cultivating a harmonious environment not only nurtures healthy peer relationships but also strengthens the bond between support workers and residents.
Safeguarding and risk management: When working with vulnerable people, it is important that these individuals feel safe and are protected. Housing support workers are proactive in placing preventative measures against abuse and harm in these units. They are also responsible for conducting thorough assessments to monitor resident behaviour and needs, identifying and intercepting potential threats to create a secure living environment.
Life skills and independency training: Empowering individuals to enhance their independence is at the heart of support work. This can be done through workshops and one-on-one sessions focused on building life skills such as job preparation, cooking and cleaning, budgeting and interpersonal skills.
Administrative tasks: Support workers are also tasked with handling administrative responsibilities, including drafting tenancy agreements and managing legal documentation, contributing to the efficient operation of supported housing units.
