Project Worker Complex Needs/CWS

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours every alternate week, working across Monday - Friday, covering late (2:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts.

The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours every two weeks.

Cover is required for 12 months.



In this position, you will be required to:
- Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans that are person-centred, trauma informed and enable progression
- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
- Ensure that new residents understand their rights and responsibilities, are made to feel comfortable and are given full information and are inducted into their new accommodation
- Assess risk and develop risk management strategies with the client, specialist professionals working with the client, and other relevant agencies
- Devise move on plans and support clients to access appropriate move on accommodation (Hostels, PRS etc.)
- Support clients that may be ready to move into work, education, or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placements
- Support clients to access primary & secondary healthcare services
- Ensure key clients' income is maximised by accessing appropriate benefits, supporting to acquire budgeting skills, and set up bank accounts
- Prepare void rooms for letting within agreed target times
- Monitor occupation charge accounts and address arrears with clients before they accumulate
- Carry out room and building checks and report and follow up all hazards/repairs/maintenance issues in a timely fashion

To apply for this role, you must have:
- Experience of working with people who have complex needs (for example; substance misuse, mental health, homelessness etc) in an accommodation setting
- Experience holding a caseload and delivering personalised assessment and casework, Support Planning, goal setting and advocacy
- Ability to help people to identify personal goals and support them through a process of change
- Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience.
- Ability to manage challenging situations, including responding calmly to crisis and dealing promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations
- Understanding of the Strengths & Recovery Model and the ability to apply this within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)
- Ability to work in partnership with a range of individuals/agencies to coordinate activities and achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to engage, support and motivate clients

Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.