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My client based in Hertfordshire is an established charity and provider of vital Accommodation to vulnerable people in the community who are dealing with homelessness, Substance Misuse and Mental Health issues. They are now looking to hire an experienced Complex Needs Housing Support Worker to join their team. They are looking for a passionate individual who has experience in working with vulnerable people in the community. Knowledge and experience of working with people who have complex needs is essential.

As the Complex Needs Housing Support Worker, you will be carrying out a range of duties. Some of which, are the following:

• Have an understanding of complex needs and therapeutic approaches to support the residents in addressing their needs and inform change

• Have an in-depth understanding of childhood trauma and its impact on mental well-being and be able to deliver the appropriate information, intervention, advice guidance.

• Provide day to day support to a caseload of residents with complex and coexisting needs, ensuring they are appropriately assessed and supported and to work collaboratively with specialist substance misuse services and Adult Mental Health Services to ensure these needs are met.

• To ensure each resident has a clear programme of support in place to help them achieve the independent living skills required for them to progress onto a more or even completely, independent living placement / accommodation.

• To ensure the health and safety of the residents; in supporting them to maintain and further improve their mental health, and to promote their independent living abilities in accordance with their individual support plans, fully involving them in all aspects of the planning and service delivery.

• To develop and maintain operational links with key partners and stakeholders keeping them fully informed of the pathways and support needs of the residents.

There is so much more to this exciting role so if you are passionate about helping someone achieve their goals and to live an independent life and you have the relevant skills and experience, then please be sure to apply.

This is a temporary role for the first 12 weeks and then with a view to go permanent. The hourly rate is between 14.25 and 16.10 per hour Umbrella Ltd dependant on experience. When the successful candidate is transferred over to the permanent role, the salary on offer is 32,102 per annum.

This role does require a shift pattern as follows:

Week 1- 8am to 4pm ( early shift )

Week 2- 12pm to 8pm ( late shift )

You will be required to work weekend days on occasion so flexibility will be required. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, are fully DBS checked and are able to start at short notice, then please apply or if you would like a confidential chat, please contact Haleema on (phone number removed). Driving is desirable for this role although if you don't drive, you may still apply.

I look forward to reviewing your application