Progression Coach

Corus Consultancy; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A support consultancy in London is seeking a candidate to manage a caseload of clients with mental health or substance dependency issues. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing support plans, and facilitating client participation in community activities. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience working in multi-agency environments. This temporary position offers a rota-based schedule, ideal for those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients with mental health and/or drug/alcohol dependency issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions.
• Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments.
• Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment opportunities.

Skills

Experience with mental health issues

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis across Monday to Sunday covering early shifts (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and late shifts (2:30 PM - 10:30 PM and 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM). Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months, with an extension possible based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in personalised Support Plans that promote wellbeing, recovery, and successful move-on.
• Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments.
• Work within a psychologically informed environment to facilitate change and support clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs.
• Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams to support the wellbeing of clients.
• Ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the clients to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.
• Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities and client involvement opportunities.
• Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
• Complete reports following serious incidents and submit to appropriate manager.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients with mental health and/or drug/alcohol dependency issues.
• Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments.
• Ability to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients.
• Experience working in partnership with multi-agency teams, including social workers, drug/alcohol support services and mental health professionals.
• Confidence working in a psychologically informed environment.
• Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• Understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality in relation to work and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across diverse cultures and backgrounds.