PART TIME - 15hrs
To be part of a team that supports clients in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.
To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals
* To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments
* To effectively de-escalate difficult situations
* To signpost clients to partner agencies and additional services that provide support in the community to manage their mental health
* To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
* To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
* To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
* To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
* To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
* To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
* To maintain confidentiality
* To represent the organisation in a professional manner
* To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
* This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
* This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
* This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
* This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends
* This role will require you to lone work
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Clear verbal and written English
* Good keyboard skills for data inputting
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
* Confident and assertive manner
* Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own
* Effective team working
* Ability to respond calmly to crisis
* Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations
* Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience of managing a caseload of clients
* Understanding of Mental health first aid
* Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
* Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.