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Our client is a well-established national provider delivering specialist support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and multiple disadvantages.
They are committed to a person-centred, recovery-focused approach, working closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community partners to achieve sustainable outcomes for the people they support.
With a strong emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding, and partnership working, the organisation plays a key role in helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to accommodation, treatment, and wider support networks.
The service in Southampton forms part of a wider network delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions, supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, reduce harm, and move towards independence.
Your new role
You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support by:
* Supporting individuals from initial engagement through to recovery and move-on
* Completing assessments, developing recovery plans and delivering tailored interventions
* Providing 1:1 support, group work and psychosocial interventions
* Promoting harm reduction and improving health outcomes
* Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and wider support services
* Working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders
* Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working in homelessness, substance misuse, or a related support setting
* Strong understanding of complex needs, including substance use and mental health
* Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support
* Confident in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
* Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team
Compliance RequirementsDue to the nature of the role, all candidates must have:
* Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service)
* Right to Work in the UK
* Up-to-date references covering April 2024 - present (with gaps explained)
* National Insurance number
* Oliver McGowan Training (desirable but preferred)
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