Outreach Worker
Sandown, Isle of Wight
£12.71 an hour
Working a mix of shift between 7am to 11pm, will include working weekends and bank holidays.
Temporary ongoing contract
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role, where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Do you have knowledge of the Housing First/Outreach support Model? Then this could be the role for you!
In this role you will be engaging with individuals who may have a history of disengaging with support services, using a variety of techniques and approaches to build a relationship and develop a support plan. You will love to support others, and help them to progress and achieve their goals. You will have a positive and flexible attitude towards work and will help to contribute towards a great working environment.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of clients, working with them on a one to one basis
- Assess client needs and build support plans
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour
- Adopt a psychological informed approach to supporting clients, helping them to improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping and cooking
- Work with external partners (such as health, inclusion and housing services to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community
- Maintain client records using relevant systems to a good standard
- Attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings
Key skills/experience:
- Clear verbal and written English
- In date Adult & Child Enhanced DBS is desirable
- Good IT skills
- Self-motivated
- Knowledge of the benefit system
- Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
- Full Drivers’ license and own transport is essential
If you would be keen to explore this position further, please apply now!
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sandown: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Homeless: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Child & Adult DBS on the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
