Support Worker – Complex Needs

TN United Kingdom; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Truro. This exciting role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing complex challenges, including substance misuse and mental health issues. You will work closely with clients aged 24 and above, providing essential support and guidance while fostering trusting relationships. The position involves collaborating with various agencies, creating support plans, and ensuring clients maintain their tenancies. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with substance misuse and mental health issues.
• Ability to apply common sense in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive services to clients with complex needs.
• Assist clients in exploring options around education and employment.

Skills

Supporting people with various needs

Risk assessing and management

Building relationships

Maintaining records

Common sense application

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant field

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JOB TITLE: Support Worker – Complex Needs

LOCATION: Truro and Falmouth

SALARY: £20,027 - £22,252

DURATION: PERMENANT POSITION





The Employer:

We are recruiting a person for the role of Support Worker within a housing environment, The Client is a large employer, based in the South West providing jobs for around 1800 people delivering services across a variety of fields, always looking to add to their ever developing pool of talent.

They provide housing options for every level of requirements, from homelessness and helping people back onto their feet, through to people looking to buy a home for their retirement.

Covering all areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this employer offers stability and progression opportunities.







The Role:

• Working as part of a small support team to provide responsive services to people, usually around 24 years old and above, who have/are experiencing substance & alcohol misuse and mental ill-health.
• Liaising with other agencies regarding specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse
• Building open and trusting relationships while Assisting clients in exploring options around education, training, and employment
• Writing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach
• Providing high-quality support to clients, helping maintain their homes and tenancies

The Candidate:

• Experience in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds.
• Having the ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them.
• Being able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
• Maintaining records and putting action plans in place
• Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
• Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in relevant field
• Be resilient and adaptable
• Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

SUMMARY:

This is an exciting role with opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Working a 29.6 hour week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.

A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level





INTERVIEW:

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage



Give me a call for an informal chat, or to find out more about the role



Carol @ RGB Recruitment 07375412872