Support Worker – Substance Misuse
LOCATION: CoveringTruro/Falmouth/Penryn area
SALARY: £14.82 per Hour
DURATION: 3 MONTH POSITION
103499
The Employer:
We are recruiting a person for the role of Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the South West providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever-developing pool of talent.
They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.
Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Working as part of a larger Support team to provide responsive support services to people who have/are experiencing substance & alcohol misuse, mental ill health, fleeing domestic abuse and any other challenging issues
- Liaising with other agencies regarding specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Housing/Estate Agents and Education & Training.
- Looking after customers offering a quality service to support people with complex needs. Building open and trusting relationships
- Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach
The Candidate:
- Experience in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds.
- Having the ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them.
- Being able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
- Maintaining records and putting action plans in place
- Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
- Knowledge of Housing Support and experience working with vulnerable individuals, being able to read and assess difficult situations and provide solutions
- Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field
- Be resilient and adaptable
- Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
SUMMARY:
This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Working a 37 hour week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.
A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level
INTERVIEW:
The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage
Give me a call for an informal chat, or to find out more about the role