Recovery Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support is recruiting a dedicated support worker for our Gateshead service, focused on mental health support needs. You will join an outcome-focused floating support team providing time-limited assistance to adults over 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The role is based in Gateshead with office-based operations. You will work collaboratively with partners to help service users achieve housing stability and better wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have mental health support needs.
• Experience in homelessness or housing-related support is desirable.
• Ability to work with adults aged 18+ in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Join an outcome-focused floating support team.
• Provide time-limited support to adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Coordinate with local partners to support housing stability.

Skills

Mental health support

Job description

Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service.

You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead.