Support Practitioner - Community Housing Related Support Service, 33 Hrs

Contract: 33 Hours per week    

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Key Responsibilities:    

* Key member of the Housing Related Support service Team.    

* To provide a programme of person-centred support to customers referred  into the HRS in accordance with contract requirements    

* To engage with customers on a weekly basis to support individuals to  secure, maintain and achieve independent living in the community    

* The co-provision of support plans, risk management plans, crisis  intervention and engaging with customers in order to deliver positive  outcomes in a service that offers involvement and empowerment for customers      

* To provide a high-quality service; ensuring outstanding customer service  and service delivery by acting as an ambassador for Humbercare and point of  contact for customers. Engaging with customers to design services that work  for them and utilising resources within the local area to make a real,  quality difference to peoples' lives    

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Essential Requirements:    

* Educated to Level 2 Diploma or equivalent.    

* Experience of working in a social care or similar environment.    

* Knowledge of statutory and voluntary support agencies.    

* Working knowledge of person-centred, strengths-based approaches to  support and care planning.    

* Experience of working with others to achieve successful outcomes.    

* Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.    

* Team working experience, working cooperatively with colleagues in  complex, pressurised situations.    

* Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to  effectively manage a caseload.    

* The successful candidate(s) will hold a current driving licence and have  access to transport, as travelling between properties and on occasion  transporting clients would be essential to the role.        

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Desirable Requirements:    

* Willing to work towards a recognised housing/care/support  qualification.        

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If you are passionate about supporting women experiencing severe and  multiple disadvantage and have the necessary skills and experience, we would  love to hear from you.