Assertive Outreach Worker

Interim Support & Housing Recruitment Solutions

Assertive Outreach Worker

Venn Group Social Housing Recruitment Team are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work for a highly reputable Support provider based in Dorset on a long term contract. The post holder will provide a valuable service to the individuals (16+) and support them in the community to become more independent and improve their overall wellbeing.

Location: Dorset  

Contract Type: Permanent (£22,440 - £23,812)

Hours: Mon – Fri (37.5 hrs per week)

Vacancy: J69370

Day-to-Day Duties:   

• Provide practical and emotional support to Rough Sleepers throughout the communities in Dorset
• Develop person-centred support plans that work with the individual to address their health, social and emotional needs in order to be able to sustain a healthy life away from the streets
• Responsible for conducting Risk and Needs assessments for the service users
• Manage and report accurate information and upload it onto to Support Plans
• Responsible for a caseload of service users (low – high) support need users’
• Work as part of a team to provide person-centred support, working with other agencies
• Work in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures to ensure Health and Safety practices are adhered to
• Attend regular staff and external meetings as requested or mandatory training modules/ events
• Report accurately any significant or untoward events to the team and Managers
• Supporting service users to access Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and other entitlements to help them manage their accommodation
• Liaise with other external agencies, complimentary therapies and community groups on behalf of people who use our services
• Encourage service users to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health
• Maintain accurate records as required by policies and procedures, using appropriate paper and electronic systems
• Engage with community events, meetings and forums to promote the service

Essential Criteria:

• A current enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in Health and Social care
• A recent Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or issued in the last 12 months)

If you have a current DBS, relevant experience, are immediately available and would like to be considered for this position please call Paulo Davis or Ashleigh Clarke on 0117 930 8760 or send an updated CV to p.davis@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.