Overview
Central Recruitment is recruiting for Progression Coaches to work in the Haringey area. The 24/7 supported accommodation supports adults with complex needs who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.
The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, on a rota across Monday to Sunday. Shifts include early (8:00–16:00, 8:00–17:00, 8:00–17:30) and late (14:30–22:30, 15:30–22:30). You will be required to work every other weekend. Temporary cover is expected for approximately 2–3 months. Pay is £14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay, totalling £15.88 per hour.
Responsibilities
* 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 decisions about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities and client involvement opportunities
* Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to development of their skills, assets and aspirations
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times, including safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
* Complete reports following serious incidents and submit to the appropriate manager
Requirements / Qualifications
* 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
Application Details
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
Further requirements for temporary agency work
* Current valid right to work in the UK
* Minimum 12 months of paid experience in a frontline social care role within the last 3 years (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
How to apply
If you feel that you fully meet the criteria for this role and would like to apply, please forward your CV for consideration.
Please note the outlined experience is the "minimum" first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you can demonstrate relevant work history in line with this position.
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