Specialist Support Worker

Specialist Support Worker required on a temporary to fixed term contract basis, to join a small, close-knit team to support residents facing homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse, social exclusion and other complex challenges. Working 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday, the salary will be 28,681.This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with vulnerable adults, helping them sustain their tenancies, access vital services and build the confidence and skills needed to live independently.You''ll provide intensive, person-centred support through a mixture of office-based work, outreach and home visits, working alongside housing, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.This post includes shift work, being part of a seven-day rota. Enhanced DBS check required or can be carried out once in post. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. Duties:Deliver high-quality, customer-focused support services that promote independence, wellbeing and tenancy sustainmentManage a caseload of customers with complex and multiple needs, providing tailored support based on assessed needsUndertake strength-based assessments, risk assessments and support planning exercises, reviewing support plans regularly to ensure customer progressEngage proactively and assertively with customers who may be difficult to engage, including working from the Complex Needs Hostel as well as conducting home visits, community-based support and outreach work where ..... full job details .....