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Support Worker - vulnerable adults with complex support needs

Corus Consultancy
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position requires a successful candidate to work 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including early and late shifts.
  • This temporary role is expected to last approximately 1-2 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance.
  • Candidates must have experience working with vulnerable adults with complex support needs, including issues like substance use and homelessness.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of housing legislation and possess the ability to effectively collaborate with partner agencies.

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.