Our Vacancy What we’re looking for: Are you able to work with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative? Are you able to develop networks and create a positive profile of the service? Do you have extensive knowledge of Welfare Benefits? If so, this role is perfect for you! A bit about the role: This is a complex needs hostel providing harm-reduction support for residents actively managing substance use, including access to safe administration facilities. The hostel comprises of 11 bedrooms. As a Specialist Support Worker you will deliver high quality and effective support services based at a Complex Needs hostel. You will provide assertive support to encourage people who are in active addiction with access to treatment, health and accommodation services and to support individuals in gaining information that enables them to make informed choices about their lives and to better manage their emotional and personal wellbeing. The service promotes the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of customers whilst complying with Peabody’s policies and procedures and the principles of good practice. You will provide support and advice in relation to housing and homelessness issues, benefit claims and advice, building skills to manage debts and budgeting, accessing community support groups, health and wellbeing services. You will promote the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of customers whilst complying with Peabody’s policies and procedures and the principles of good practice. You will engage with and encourage people who have been traditionally hard to engage into treatment, health and accommodation services and to support individuals in gaining adequate information that enables them to make informed choices about their lives and also to better manage their emotional and personal wellbeing. The service operates Monday to Sunday and the possible shifts are: 9am - 5pm, 1pm - 9pm Monday - Friday & Weekends 10-6. This role also involves street outreach and will include early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts finishing at 10pm. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. For further information, please contact the recruiting manager George Murphy. Ready to apply? Interview dates - ongoing until no later than 17th September Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.