At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals transitioning from rough sleeping to stable accommodation with tailored programmes.
- Company: Join Humbercare, a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and impactful outcomes.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of empowering vulnerable individuals and creating positive change.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Diploma or equivalent, experience in social care, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Contract: Full time, 40 Hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Key member of the North East Lincs HRS Team.
- To provide a programme of person-centred support to customers referred into the HRS Intensive Rough Sleeper Support Service in accordance with contract requirements.
- To engage with customers on a weekly basis to support individuals who have a history of rough sleeping or multiple and complex needs and are at risk of rough sleeping, referred into the service, with high-quality structured support.
- The objective is to assist them in making the transition from a chaotic street lifestyle to sustaining stable accommodation.
- The co-provision of support/resettlement plans, risk management plans, crisis intervention, and engagement 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 a point of contact for customers, working in conjunction with the Homelessness Prevention Service and other voluntary and statutory services such as Rough Sleeper Initiative-funded partners, mental health services, social care, and accommodation and support providers.
- Hours will be delivered between core office hours and early evening.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to Level 2 Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a social care or similar environment.
- Knowledge of varying Complex Needs and their impact on the ability for a person to access housing or maintain independent living.
- Knowledge of local statutory and voluntary support agencies.
- Working knowledge of person-centred, strengths-based approaches to support and care planning.
- Working experience of dealing with complex service users/customers/public.
- 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.
Desirable Requirements
- Willing to work towards a recognised housing/care/support qualification.
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.
Support Practitioner- Intensive Rough Sleeper Service, 40Hrs in Grimsby employer: Humbercare Ltd
Humbercare is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and complex needs. With a strong focus on person-centred support, our work culture fosters collaboration and empowerment, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in North East Lincolnshire, we offer a supportive environment where staff can thrive while making a difference in their community.
