Progression Coach

Overview

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach to work in the Haringey area at a 24/7 supported accommodation service that provides support to adults with complex needs who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
• Shifts:
  
  08:00 - 16:00, 08:00 - 17:00, 14:30 - 22:30 and 15:30 - 22:20 (requirement to work every other weekend)
• Temporary: approximately 2-3 months
• £15.88 per hour (£14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay)

• Manage a caseload of 4 key clients
• Conduct regular keywork and personalised support plans
• Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments
• Work within a psychologically informed environment
• Support clients with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Work in partnership with statutory and multi-agency teams
• Support tenancy sustainment and positive move-on
• Promote client involvement and community engagement
• Support access to education, training, employment, and volunteering
• Ensure client safety and follow safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Complete incident reports as required

• Experience supporting clients with mental health and/or substance misuse needs
• Caseload management, support planning, and risk/needs assessments
• Ability to work with challenging behaviour
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Experience working with multi-agency and statutory teams
• Confidence working in a psychologically informed environment
• Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Effective communication across diverse backgrounds

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

Please note the outlined experience is the  minimum  first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position