Complex Needs Support Worker
A reputable charity based in the Hertfordshire area are keen to secure a Complex Needs Support Worker on a temporary to permanent basis.
Location: Borehamwood
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts Monday to Friday and working 1 in every 3 weekends:
Week 1: 8am – 4pm
Week 2: 10am – 6pm
Week 3: 1pm – 9pm
Main duties:
- Provide day to day support to a caseload of residents with complex and coexisting needs, ensuring they are appropriately assessed and supported
- Working collaboratively with external agencies such a specialist substance misuse services and Adult Mental Health Services
- Creating in depth and clear support plans tailored to each client to ensure residents have a clear path to progress
- Assisting clients to move on into independent living and accommodation
- Carrying out risk assessments to ensure the health and safety of residents and staff
- Providing advocacy and mediation on behalf of the resident where appropriate
- Enabling clients to develop confidence, assertiveness and improved communication skills
- Promoting independence at all times and teaching basic living skills
- Keeping accurate notes and records
- Monitor and control rent accounts working proactively to reduce arrears
Essential requirements:
- Have an understanding of complex needs and therapeutic approaches to support the residents
- An enhanced DBS with the adults list checked or willingness to obtain
- Driver is preferable but not essential
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your updated cv to cpayne@venngroup.com