JOB TITLE: Resettlement Support Worker
LOCATION: Southwark
CONTRACT TYPE: Temp
WEEKLY HOURS: 40 Hours
WORK PATTERN: Working shifts 8-4.30/9.30 - 6pm

JOB SUMMARY:
Recovery hub providing accommodation and support to homeless men and women, some of whom will have a history of trauma and complex needs.

Within a psychologically informed environment, service users are supported using the recovery model to stabilize their substance use and/or mental health, establish networks of support, manage their health, well-being, welfare and move-on towards independent support.


RESPONSABILTIES:

• Extensive knowledge and experience of motivating service users to address their support needs, build resilience, overcome barriers to moving on successfully.


• Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure that integrated and personalised support services are provided for all our service users.


• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in a hostel setting, including dealing with emergencies and lone working.


• Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose substance misuse/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous employment or personal experience of providing care and/ or support to others.


• Understanding the needs of homelessness in maintaining their independence.


• Ability to keep accurate records, following administrative procedures and confidentiality guidelines.


• Awareness of professional boundaries and how to manage these.

Also, will be required to go through an enhanced DBS check.


Shift (8am-4.30pm or 9.30 - 6pm)
3-Months
Full-Time