Job Details: Housing Support Coordinator - Mental Health Outreach Service
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Vacancy Name: Housing Support Coordinator - Mental Health Outreach Service
Vacancy No: VN4450
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 26.00
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Houndgate - Darlington DL1 5RF
Location Region: North East
Location City: Darlington
Location Postal Code: DL1 5RF
Interview Date: 03 Oct 2024
‘Everyone is different. At Humankind we value your difference. Join our inclusive organisation.’
We are excited to offer opportunities for Support Coordinators to join our Darlington housing support team. As a Support Coordinator, you will work as part of a small team providing intensive housing support to those with a diagnosed complex mental health condition living in Darlington. This includes the provision of information, advice, guidance, and structured support to help individuals secure suitable accommodation and develop the skills to manage their tenancies and live independently in the Community.
About the role…
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:
* Manage a caseload by creating, implementing and reviewing support plans to meet the housing needs of service users with a mental health diagnosis.
* Support individuals to sustain/maintain accommodation and maximise their finances.
* Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals to increase their skills and confidence to successfully live independently.
* Support clients using a range of methods including home visits, support in the community, telephone support and facilitation of group sessions.
* Collaborate with housing providers, statutory services and local services to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
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‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.’
About you...
Requirements for the role include:
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults with mental health.
* Experience of managing, planning, and prioritising your own workload, delivering work of a high standard.
* An understanding of Safeguarding.
* A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Humankind.
* An understanding of benefits and debt solutions.
* Strong communication skills.
* An understanding of group working and group facilitation.
* This role involves visiting people in their own homes, so a driving license is essential.
Who are we…
Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.
What can Humankind offer you…
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discount
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
* Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies
* Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
* Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk.
Salary Period:
Vacancy Salary Range: 24,020-30,790
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date: 25 Sep 2024
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