The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early 8AM - 4PM and late 1PM - 9PM shifts. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months.The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early 8AM - 4PM and late 1PM - 9PM shifts. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months. Possible extension due to performanceIn this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed support plans that are outcome focussed, SMART and demonstrate progress- Produce comprehensive and high quality risk assessment and risk management plans on an ongoing basis- Identify, report and follow up any safeguarding concerns- Promote activities that support recovery including social activities, exercise, healthy eating and participation in mutual aid groups- Support clients to identify housing options and tackle obstacles preventing them from moving on to settled accommodation- Work in collaboration with key partner agencies by being responsive to requests, giving regular client updates and participating in multi-agency working- Work with clients to identify activities that they would like to take part in to prepare them for independence and move through, and assist them to access such activities- Take part in running activities or small groups in response to identified client needs or as part of a project wide programme of group work- Support clients that are ready to move into work, education or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placementsPlease note: this role involve lone workingTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex support needs including substances use, offending, mental ill health, complex housing issues and/ or any other support needs- Working knowledge of being able to support clients into supported accommodation, the private rented sector or other move-on options- Demonstrable understanding of Housing and other related legislation- Experience of working with clients who may experience multiple disadvantages and as a result have been rough sleeping and/or homelessness- Experience of effectively working with partner agencies and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services; to enable effective signposting- An understanding of the principles of assessment and risk, planned support, key working, goal setting, and advocacy with vulnerable people- Sensitivity and flexibility to find ways to work with clients who may be reluctant and have a low level of engagement with services- The ability to respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively, safely and creatively to complex and challenging situations- A level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension to input data and the ability to use emails, common computer packages and databases