Job Title: Homeless Recovery Worker
Specialism: Homeless Services
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £23.00 Hourly
Type: Hourly
Dive into a fulfilling role as a Homeless Recovery Worker in the vibrant city of Southampton. This three-month block booking offers both full-time and part-time opportunities to make a tangible impact on the lives of some of the city’s most vulnerable individuals. As a locum worker, you will earn a competitive hourly rate of £23.00, while enjoying the flexibility and variety that come with locum work. Say goodbye to monotony and embrace the dynamic and rewarding challenges that each day will bring.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of working hours that suit you.
- Competitive Pay: Maximise your income with an attractive hourly rate.
- Professional Growth: Gain diverse experience to boost your CV.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the freedom to create your own schedule.
- Travel Opportunities: Explore the city of Southampton with opportunities for new experiences around every corner.
What you will do:
- Deliver proactive street outreach, identifying and engaging rough sleepers, including those who have disengaged from services.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk evaluations, and personalised recovery/support plans for each service user.
- Manage a caseload, coordinating care pathways including housing, substance misuse treatment, and mental health services.
- Support service users into emergency, temporary, and long-term accommodation, including resettlement planning.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Substance Misuse, Housing, or a related discipline, or relevant experience.
Registration & Compliance:
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children frameworks.
- Understanding of relevant legislation including the Housing Act, Care Act 2014, and GDPR.
Experience:
- Experience working with vulnerable adults within homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, or criminal justice settings.
- Proven ability to support individuals with multiple and complex needs.
- Experience of multi-agency working across statutory and voluntary services.
- Experience delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented support in community or outreach environments.
Join us in Southampton, a city brimming with cultural diversity, history, and coastal charm. With lush parks and a vibrant arts scene, there’s something for everyone. Make a difference in a supportive and lively community where your work truly matters. Southampton awaits your enthusiasm and dedication to change lives and help rebuild futures.
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