Specialist Support Worker

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Specialist Support Worker to work with one of our Housing Association clients. What the Job Will be doing Managing a caseload of customers with complex and multiple support needs, delivering tailored, person-centred support. Carrying out strengths-based assessments, risk assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans. Supporting customers to sustain their tenancies and prevent homelessness through early intervention and practical support. Working proactively with customers experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, poor mental health, substance misuse and social exclusion. Providing advice and support around welfare benefits, budgeting, financial wellbeing and income maximisation. Supporting customers to access healthcare, mental health services, substance misuse services, education, training and employment opportunities. Conducting home visits, outreach work and community-based support to engage customers who may be difficult to reach. Working collaboratively with local authorities, healthcare providers, probation services, housing providers and voluntary sector organisations. Identifying safeguarding concerns, managing risk and making appropriate referrals. Advocating on behalf of customers and promoting independence, resilience and long-term positive outcomes. Maintaining accurate case records, support plans and performance information using case management systems. Participating in evening and weekend ..... full job details .....