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Job description

You will be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives. The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times..

Responsibilities

• Support plans
• Risk assessment / risk assessment management
• Health & well being plans
• Sign posting
• Case management
• Liaise with external agencies

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A formal Level 3 qualification in a Social Care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent and at least 2 years paid relevant work experience
• Or At least 3 years paid relevant work experience and 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSEs or NVQ
• Understanding of what supports can be offered to promote positive futures
• Knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Good working knowledge or risk assessment and risk assessment management The ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports

Further Information

Work time: 8am-10pm to be confirmed.