Seven Resourcing are looking for Housing Support Worker to work in Halifax. This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying between £12.18ph PAYE or £15.53ph Umbrella. This role is full time Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. MUST DRIVE
The role:
Support new refugees to settle in Calderdale, providing support in their accommodation, apply for benefits, secure health, education, and other services and integrate into their local communities. A balance between working from home and from a designated council workplace allocation, attending other workplaces as required. 3 roles available. All working with refugee, Domestic abuse, Modern Slavery, Substance misuse, and complex needs service users.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a keyworker to a small number of clients staying in safe accommodation who have complex needs. This includes providing intensive flexible support to people with multiple issues including drug/alcohol and mental health issues but with a focus on domestic abuse.
Assess and identify needs, co-producing support plans with service users based on a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach taking the lead co-ordination role where necessary.
Complete comprehensive risk/safety assessments and plans in line with relevant Calderdale Safeguarding policies and procedures including the Calderdale DASH risk assessment, ensuring that safeguarding practice is embedded within work...