As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of support services to adults who are experiencing homelessness and domestic abuse. Your primary focus will be to empower individuals with the tools and resources necessary for independent living and personal growth. Working within the BCHA Psychologically Informed Framework, you will lead a team of Support Workers and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the highest quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement customer-led support using trauma and psychologically informed approaches.
2. Provide information, advice, and support to adults facing mental health challenges.
3. Manage the support service and lead a team of Support Workers and other BCHA staff.
4. Establish strong working relationships with statutory and third-sector agencies.
5. Collaborate with Local Authority Housing Teams, Police, IDVA, Housing Benefit staff, DWP staff, Community Mental Health Teams, Social Services, and Offender Management services.
6. Respond flexibly to the service's requirements, which may include working outside core hours and on weekends to meet the needs of the role and services.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
1. Work within a professional team in a friendly and supportive environment.
2. Achieve real job satisfaction in a rewarding and challenging role.
3. Focus on building trusting relationships with our customers.
4. Receive full training in trauma informed approaches and managing homelessness services.
5. Liaise with external providers to access services that support customers.
As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people from obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently, and in compliance with current legislation.
BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 17/03/2025
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