Role overview:
* Key working a caseload of clients across the area, you’ll be given the trust to work autonomously and manage your own schedule
* Working from home, the office and out in the community, you’ll work proactively to achieve positive outcomes and goals outlined by individuals, by using a creative approach tailored to each person’s needs
* You’ll have chance to broaden or strengthen your skills in supporting a range of complex of needs, including housing crisis, substance misuse, complex mental health, ACEs, offending behaviour etc.
* You’ll develop/strengthen your understanding of ACEs, and will work with a trauma informed approach and in a physiologically informed environment
* Further enhance your relationship building and partnership working skills, by promoting your services and working closely relevant local agencies such as the local authority, specialist charities, education and training providers, probation, social services, and housing provisions etc.
What do you need to be considered for this role?
* The ability to engage and build strong relationships with people
* A non-judgemental mindset and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma
* A forward-thinking and resilient attitude, to overcome the barriers and setbacks you will face
* A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations
* Experience in support work or housing, with an understanding of housing options, housing law and basic benefits
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car
What’s in it for you?
* We are passionate about nurturing talent, our senior leadership team includes colleagues that have progressed through the business from entry level roles
* You’ll have access to a competitive benefits package including a maximum holiday entitlement of 41 days (including bank holidays)
* Enhanced Group Pension Scheme of 10% contributions (after qualifying period)
* You’ll also have free access to an internal wellbeing and counselling team
* You’ll have opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of services and niche roles including domestic violence service, employment support, training and skills tutoring
* You’ll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, housing law, ACEs etc.