Project Worker Complex Needs/CWS
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM - 3:30PM) and late (3PM - 10:30PM) shifts.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months, with the possibility of extension.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of up to 10 low support key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans that are outcome focused and SMART.
- Complete comprehensive and ongoing risk and needs assessments
- Respond to referrals within agreed timescales for both in-house referrals of existing service users, and external agencies.
- Identify, report and follow up on any safeguarding concerns.
- Work with clients to identify both internal and external activities that they would like to take part in to prepare them for independence and move through.
- Take part in running activities or small groups in response to clients' needs.
- Support clients that are ready to move into work, education or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placements.
- Promote activity that supports recovery including social activities, exercise, healthy eating and participation in mutual aid groups, operating a recovery-focused approach including using coaching and motivational interview techniques.
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex support needs including, substances use, offending, mental health, complex housing issues and/ or any other support needs.
- A strong understanding of being able to support clients into supported accommodation, the private rented sector or other move-on options, with a demonstrable understanding of Housing and other related legislation.
- Experience of working with clients who may experience multiple disadvantages and as a result have been rough sleeping and/or homelessness.
- Experience of effectively working with partner agencies and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services.
- The ability to respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively, safely and creatively to complex and challenging situations.
- An understanding of the principles of assessment and risk, planned support, key working, goal setting, and advocacy with vulnerable people
- Rate: £13 - £14 per hour
- Location: Camden, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Corus Consultancy
- Contact: Stephen Groce
- Tel: 02082690000
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-10-01 09:35:19 -
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