Housing Support Worker Ex- offenders

BDS are recruiting for an experienced housing support worker in Preston to provide high quality housing related support to a wide range of people with complex needs and ex-offenders who are experiencing difficulties in securing and sustaining their homes and living independently in the community.

This is a full-time temp ongoing position

Hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rolling rotaional shift pattern and to include occasional Saturdays.

The rate of pay is £14.09 PAYE-£17.70 umbrella.

Duties and responsibilities

* Engage with referral agencies including local authority central access points/ gateway services, statutory and voluntary sector agencies in order to generate referrals for the service as required.

* Carry out an initial assessment of the service user to determine eligibility for the service.

* Design and deliver an effective support plan with the service users referring to specialist agencies as applicable.

* Maintain contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service

* Support service users to engage in meaningful constructive activities to make effective use of their time and develop their confidence and skills.

* Deliver practical life skill sessions, programmes with service users as required.

* Maintain up to date records and produce relevant reports as required.

Criteria:

* Must have experience of working in floating support and working with complex needs and offenders.

* Must have experience lone working

* Car driver essential

* Must have a valid enhanced DBS in last 12 months or on the update service

asap for consideration