Outreach Worker

Sandown, Isle of Wight
£16,386-17,248 per year
Permanent
Part-time

30 days ago

£16,386 - £17,248The VacancyPART TIME - 25hrsIsle of Wight RSI Outreach We work in partnership with the Council and housing associations to deliver intensive person-centred support and accommodation choices.Our priorities are to ensure each homeless person is safe, has access to amenities such as food/water, has their own bank account and to support them in either accessing Hostel accommodation through the single homeless pathway or private sector housing.If you are passionate about working with individuals with complex needs and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!JOB PURPOSETo lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next stepsMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals
To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments
To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis, providing personalised, intensive support via assertive outreach to long-term rough sleepers in the local area
To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients
To work with individuals to create clear housing plans, and to support individuals to access support services around health and wellbeing, money, benefits and housing
To engage and support rough sleepers on the street working alongside local health care teams
To help keep clients safe by reducing their contact with police and emergency services
To identify barriers to accessing maintain safe tenancies and prevent eviction
To attend community meetings and presentations with managers to support additional funding
To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
To maintain confidentiality
To represent the organisation in a professional manner
To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
This role will require you to work early mornings and/or weekends
This role will require you to lone work

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Clear verbal and written English
Good keyboard skills for data inputting
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Confident and assertive manner
Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own
Effective team working
Ability to respond calmly to crisis
Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations
Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Experience of managing a caseload of clients
Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.We were formed in April 2001 through the merger of the Society of St Dismas (founded in 1962) and St Petroc Housing association (founded in 1972). Both organisations shared a passion for housing and supporting vulnerable single people.Our vision today is to give people who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support, the opportunity to build a brighter future.We have services in Berkshire, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Sussex.We support 16-65 year olds. Our services include outreach to rough sleepers, supported accommodation (direct access hostels, move-on accommodation, and resettlement flats), day centres, community support, housing first and landlord support services.

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