Young Adult Support Worker - Homelessness

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, 8AM - 5PM & 8AM - 5:30PM) and late (2:30PM - 10:30PM & 3:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts. In this position, you will be expected to; - Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in personalised Support Plans that promote wellbeing, recovery, and successful move-on - Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments - Work within a psychologically informed environment to facilitate change and support clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs - Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of clients - Ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the clients to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on - Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities and client involvement opportunities - Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations - Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable - Complete reports following serious incidents and submit to appropriate manager To apply for this role, you must have; - Experience of working with clients with mental health and or drug/alcohol dependency issues - Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments - Ability to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging - Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients - Experience working in partnership with multi agency teams, including social workers, drug/alcohol support services and mental health professionals - Confidence working in a psychologically informed environment - Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures - Understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality in relation to work and maintaining professional boundaries - Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across diverse cultures and backgrounds