Full Time | Reputable Charity | Training & Progression | Social Working Hours & Flexible Remote Working
Are you passionate about giving people a second chance? Do you have experience in supporting adults with complex needs?
The Organisation:
A responsible and progressive charity, aiming to provide social justice and support to vulnerable groups of people across the UK; including victims of domestic violence, ex-offenders, young people, people with mental health difficulties, and those struggling with substance misuse. They are a well-established organisation with a positive market reputation and over 20 years of experience in supported living. This company operates supported housing services for rehabilitating ex-offenders who have left a prison setting. The service focuses on instilling independent living skills, positive wellbeing, and personal development, working towards preventing repeat offending.
The Opportunities:
Full-time role; Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Competitive pay rates; Housing Support Workers are paid GBP19.01 (Umbrella) per hour, plus GBP0.45 per mile for travel between services. Contract length of 3 months with potential for extension and/or permanence. Position based across Wolverhampton. Administration work can be completed remotely with state-of-the-art IT equipment provided. Work with service users - Adults & Children with complex needs.
The Responsibilities:
Ensure service users reach their goals in line with service objectives and reconnect with their community through transitions to jobs, housing, training, and self-employment. Maximise contact with other agencies, making the best use of sustainable support across the city, involving multi-agency collaboration. Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload within required standards. Work with service user referrals in a planned manner to meet needs and manage risks, ensuring realistic goal setting. Participate in the WISMS assertive outreach service. Develop and implement intergenerational activities to help service users achieve their goals. Support family interventions through case discussions, group supervision, and contributions to service model development. Provide structured interventions, developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans. Establish and maintain effective links with professionals and organisations to build a support network for service users. Utilise the ILLY information management system in line with service policies and guidelines. Develop and maintain service user involvement activities in line with best practices. Represent and promote the service, encouraging active participation from service users and the community. Create and maintain relationships with funders and partners to enhance service quality and align performance objectives.
The Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and either already possess or obtain business/commercial insurance for the vehicle. Experience in supporting clients/service-users with complex needs is essential. Proactive and able to use initiative to manage a caseload. Previous experience or knowledge of social/supported housing processes is essential. Ability to support others in tenancy sustainment and income management. Must have an ENHANCED DBS (on update service) for Adults & Children.
The Desirables:
Relevant training in housing or health and social care. Over 3 years of experience in a relevant position (e.g., Support Worker). Understanding of housing law and frameworks relevant to those with complex needs.
The Rewards:
CV Enhancing Organisation ; this charity is recognized for its vital support to vulnerable adults and young people, receiving awards for its contributions to British society and employment standards. Work-life balance; successful support workers can manage their own working week and caseload with remote working allowances and various employee wellbeing support schemes. Meaningful work;
support workers will see the results of their efforts while ensuring service users progress and succeed in their reintegration to mainstream society.
The Application:
If interested in this role, please apply today. Know someone else who may be interested? We offer a GBP250.00 referral fee for successful placements!
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