Recovery Support Worker
* Housing provider in Supported Living
* Wolverhampton
* Sociable Working Hours
* £14.09 PAYE / £18.07 Umbrella
* Temp to Perm.
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?
Client snapshot:
An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client, an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services.
Vacancy Brief:
* The vacancy is that of a Recovery Support Worker, supporting clients with substance misuse complex support needs.
* This is initially a interim role but scope for permanence.
* Based in Wolverhampton.
* A part-time job, 24 hours per week.
* Shift pattern – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday managing a caseload of clients
* Pay rate for this job role is £14.09 ph. PAYE, £18.07ph Umbrella
* Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel.
* A current Enhanced DBS will be required for this vacancy.
The Responsibilities:
* As a Recovery Support Worker, you will provide information, advice and support primarily via telephone but also face to face and in groups.
* In your role as a Recovery Support Worker, you will deliver interventions in a wide range of settings such as criminal justice, primary care, schools and youth centres.
* An important aspect of your role will be to undertake elements of assessment and case management with clients as directed.
* Furthermore, you will liaise with external agencies, e.g., GP's, treatment providers, and social care services.
Skill Outcomes of this role:
This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies.
In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.
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