Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for an ongoing locum role based within a charity in Macclesfield.
Within your role as a Project Worker you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours. Working within a Psychologically Informed Environment you will be responsible for case coordination of individuals residing in the project and the provision of both opportunistic and structured interventions.
Working with a blend of Housing First and harm reduction techniques, you will be assessing need, preparing tenancy support plans and supporting tenants to achieve their individual goals. You will be expected to work on a flexible rota basis that may involve covering evening shifts, waking night and weekends, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services.
The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing – if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training & support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would und...