Outreach and Resettlement Support Worker

Oasis Charitable Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate individual to provide vital support to those in emergency accommodation. This full-time role focuses on helping individuals transition into stable housing while addressing their mental health and substance misuse needs. You will work collaboratively with various agencies to ensure comprehensive support, advocating for those who are often overlooked. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people, providing them with the tools and confidence to rebuild their lives. If you are passionate about social justice and have a knack for creative problem-solving, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapeutic support and working with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and mental health support services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in emergency accommodation to transition to long-term placements.
• Engage with people using a trauma-informed approach to access services.

Skills

Therapeutic support

Person-centred approach

Multi-agency collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Advocacy

Education

Relevant qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Location: Gateshead

£23,588 per annum (The band goes up to £24,588 per annum, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews).

Full-time role:
37 hours per week

Job Purpose:

To support people placed in emergency accommodation into long-term placements in a flexible, person-centred, and creative way. Providing therapeutic structured support and in keeping with current pandemic regulations, identify needs through brief intervention models, plan and give clarity to people in what we can offer and help individuals to re-engage with services, advocate for them, and support them to build confidence and independence. This role will be in addition to and working alongside the day services to offer more opportunities for people to access services when they need it most. Some of this will largely center around substance misuse needs and mental health support, but also recognising the importance of therapeutic practice and the value in doing creative and fun activities. It will be vital to engage with other services and understand the value of multi-agency and collaborative working to best meet people’s needs.

The successful candidate will work on a newly developed service in Gateshead and South Tyneside, and will work to support those sleeping rough or spending time on the streets carrying out activities like begging. They will engage with people in a person-led, trauma-informed way to help them access specialist support services and accommodation. Additionally, the service will provide resettlement support to those who have moved from the street into accommodation, helping them to succeed in their new accommodation. They will take a multi-agency approach with support from their team and senior support, Oasis Community Housing services, and external partnerships and agencies to achieve the best possible support and outcomes for those who need it most.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria, and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered charity no. 1107554.

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