Substance Misuse Worker; EANS - Exempt Accommodation Navigator Team

SIFA Fireside Housing and Substance Misuse Worker (EANS - Exempt Accommodation Navigator Team) – Closing Date:
Tuesday 30th June, 9am

The Exempt Accommodation Support Service is based at our main hub in Digbeth but provides outreach support across the city. We are looking for project workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to people aged 25 years plus who are precariously accommodated, have a history of homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. The role primarily supports people living in exempt accommodation who have support needs relating to substance use, physical health and mental health.

Fixed Term contract for one year

Salary is £25,334 per annum pro rata

The aims of this service are to provide additional support to improve access and sustainment of suitable accommodation for people engaging in structured drug and alcohol treatment, to reduce the scale of unmet housing need for this group of clients and to build evidence of housing-related need and effective interventions. The service will provide a range of practical support around finances, health and wellbeing, access to volunteering or training opportunities and integration into local communities, as well as supporting continued engagement with treatment and tenancy sustainment.

This role is part office‑based, part community‑based with a requirement to travel to accommodation providers and outreach sites. Travel expenses will be paid for any journeys undertaken.

• Provide a person‑centred service to individuals, taking a psychologically informed approach, advising and supporting to ensure that clients are given choice and control about how their support is delivered.
• Assist with practical support such as travel issues, settling into accommodation and addressing any immediate accommodation issues.
• Ensure individuals have access to key services, including health care, substance misuse and wellbeing services.
• Manage an active caseload of clients, keeping effective and up‑to‑date records and monitoring outcomes through our CRM database system.
• Provide timely reporting information regarding visits, support plans and session notes.