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Homeless Support Worker (Must have Enhanced DBS)

Corus Consultancy
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 0TB, Wales

Salary

£12 - £13 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves supporting homeless individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges by helping them access appropriate services.
  • Candidates should have experience in homelessness and supported housing services, particularly with individuals exhibiting substance misuse and challenging behavior.
  • The position requires the ability to conduct assessments, develop user-led support plans, and manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but it emphasizes the importance of a calm demeanor in emergency situations and knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and contact Varsha for more details between 9am to 4pm.

THE ROLE
You will support homeless individuals with mental health and substance abuse challenges, helping them access appropriate services.
* Create a safe and psychologically informed environment
* Conduct assessments and develop user-led support plans
* Provide high-quality support with life skills and appointments
* Manage a caseload of key clients, including those with complex needs
* Facilitate group activities
* Liaise with internal and external partners
* Monitor and report incidents, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within homelessness and supported housing services.
* Experience working with individuals with substance misuse and challenging behaviour
* Ability to handle emergency situations calmly
* Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and personal care needs
* Ability to assess risks and create user-led support plans
* Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and service user involvement

Location: Cardiff

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on (phone number removed) between 9am to 4pm for more details.

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