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Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for an ongoing locum role based within a charity in Crewe.
Within your role as a Project Worker 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. Working within a Psychologically Informed Environment you will be responsible for case coordination of individuals residing in the project and the provision of both opportunistic and structured interventions.
Working with a blend of Housing First and harm reduction techniques, you will be assessing need, preparing tenancy support plans and supporting tenants to achieve their individual goals. You will be expected to work on a flexible rota basis that may involve covering evening shifts, waking night and weekends, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
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 & 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.
Due to the nature of the role the service can only consider candidates who are car drivers and have access to their own vehicle as there may be an element of driving from time to time (expenses will be covered). The rate of pay for this role is between £16.45 - £17.01 per hour and is based on a rolling 6-week basis with a view to extend.
If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details
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