I am looking for a Support Worker for our client, working with the Complex needs team in the Truro/Falmouth/Penryn area on a full-time fixed term basis. About the role You will be scheme based as part of a team of 4 Support Workers, working with people with complex needs including substance misuse and mental ill-health who are at risk of homelessness and you will be supported by a Team Leader and Team Manager. Your workload will be around 5/6 customers at any one time, which will give you the time and capacity to provide a high quality service. Supporting people to plan and achieve their goals and aspirations, learning and developing new skills to allow them and move forward to be independent in managing on their own. You will be working closely with other agencies around specific needs including mental health, substance misuse, benefits, private letting agents and landlords and/or others and exploring options around education, training and employment. You will need to write, review and update support plans and risk assessments and take a positive approach towards risk management. I am looking for someone who is motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a can do approach to their work. This role will be challenging at times as you will be working with and supporting clients across a range of difficult and challenging issues/behaviours; an attention to detail, using your initiative and problem solving will be key. About you. Have an understanding of support needs and support planning Have experience of risk assessing and risk management. Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport Have accurate record keeping and computer skills. Confident in lone working and be a good team player. Have a flexible approach to work. Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Be resilient and adaptable. Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations. 37 Hours a week, working a 5 week rolling rota - Monday to Sunday - 8am to 9pm Bank Holidays usual working day. 6 month contract initially. You will need an enhanced Adult and Child DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service. £14.46ph PAYE ADZN1_UKTJ