Housing Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Recovery Support Worker for an initial 3-month full-time locum role based within a charity in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours. Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services. The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training and support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships. You will need a vehicle for this role The rate of pay for this role is between £16.22 - £17.01 per hour and is based on a rolling 3-month basis with a view to extend or potentially go permanent. Hours: Rota s will be given 2-3 weeks in advance. Shift patterns will be a mix of early shifts (09 00), mid shifts (10 30) and late shifts (12 00). You will ..... full job details .....