We are looking for a part time Specialist Support Worker - Community Engagement - 22.5hrs/week (3 shifts/week)

This is the role for the experienced Support Worker either in homelessness, substance misuse, mental health or with lived experience. The role will involve covering our Dispersed properties and will be concentrating on resettlement of our customers, working with stakeholders and volunteers.

This role will include small case management, mentoring colleagues, running the group activities, engagement with external agencies.

This is a shift work, mix of Early (7.15am - 3pm.15), Late (1.30pm - 9.30pm) and two working weekends in six weeks' rota. Some 9am-5pm and shift schedule flexibility possible for the ideal candidate.

The Specialist Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of individual, positive outcome focused support packages to clients of Riversides Supported and Sheltered Schemes, ensuring that the support service promotes empowerment and independence. The role requires maintenance of a high level of specialised knowledge surrounding the specialism/s, acting as a centre of excellence in the specific field/specialism as well as a resource to colleagues for specialist knowledge, supporting colleagues to understand the latest developments in the field.

It is imperative to the role to work as part of a staff team that is committed to “best practice” in the social housing field, working with colleagues to ensure clients with specialist support needs are supported to the highest relevant standards and approaches.

For a more information please contact Mia