Homeless Support Worker

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a  Homeless Support Worker to assist our client based in Manchester. 

The post holder will:

• be required to carry a case load of 10 - 12 service users who are based in temporary accommodation across the city.  The clients service users will have support needs that vary between each case but will include, mental health, physical health, adverse childhood trauma, drug, and alcohol addiction.

• be responsible for working with other agencies, chairing MDT meetings, and coordinating the support needs for the individual and providing  bespoke support plans based on an individual’s strengths (asset based approach)

• develop relationships and spend time with the service users in order to increase engagement with support services and navigate a way towards settled accommodation.

• need to be positive and open to different ways of working to meet the needs the service users.

The post holder  will be required to work  Monday to Friday approx. 35 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Previous experience working with mental health, physical health, adverse childhood trauma, drug and alcohol addiction.
• Experience in writing risk assessments and support plans
• Experience of housing management and/or social care environment.
• Ability to resolve the conflict, complaint and being proactive. 
• The role will need more than admin skills as role holder will have daily contact with residents that have complex needs
• Good communications skills are highly required as the role will also involve working as a part of bigger team as well as external agencies.
• Enhanced DBS Check

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email  gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.