Recovery & Tenancy Sustainment Worker (18monthFTC) in Liverpool

Recovery & Tenancy Sustainment Worker (18monthFTC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced and enthusiasticRECOVERY & TENANCY SUSTAINMENT WORKERwithin New Start’s Adult Services division. The successful candidate will support the Harmony Project offering advice, guidance and targeted support to residents accessing the supported accommodation service.

You will join us on a18 month fixed term contract, working37.5hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend working not required)and in return will receive acompetitive salary of £27183.13.

New Startis a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. The services we provide aim to enhance lives by offering good quality homes and structured support; encouraging clients to achieve independence and engage in constructive opportunities which will enable them to live a more fulfilled and enriched existence.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary - £27183.13
• 22 days annual leave allowance
• Medicash enrollment upon successful completion of probation

Responsibilities of our Recovery & Tenancy Sustainment Worker:

• Managing a caseload of 26residents.
• Focusing support around recovery and tenancy sustainment, community reintegration, independent living skills and resettlement
• Ensuring residents are involved in ETE, meaningful use of time, have access to opportunities, and are supported to build social capital to strengthen their recovery and keep positively on track
• Targeting assistance to those struggling with their recovery in-line with their personal relapse prevention plan
• Targeting support to those struggling with their tenancy, taking a solution-focused and preventative approach that will help keep them housed
• Abiding by Health and Safety regulations and supporting others in this area
• Undertaking operational, administrative and recording tasks required for the role

What are we’re looking for in a Recovery & Tenancy Sustainment Worker:

• Demonstrable experience in the role of a Recovery Worker, Housing Officer or Outreach Worker within the community or within a hostel setting
• Experience and knowledge of working with individuals in recovery from alcohol/substance misuse and the challenges faced by those on a journey of recovery striving to remain abstinent
• NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care/or equivalent qualifications
• The ability to accurately record information within case notes and support plans professionally and effectively
• Experience of supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis and/or periods of change
• Experience and knowledge of how to access the Property Pool Plus System and alternative housing options for residents within the city of Liverpool
• Knowledge of opportunities, community facilities and ETE providers across the city
• Experience of working with adults with multiple and complex needs who can exhibit challenging behaviour
• Excellent understanding of professional boundaries when working with vulnerable adults
• Experience of completing risk assessments and incident reports to a high standard
• Essential car user post (non-negotiable)
• Current good working demographical knowledge of the city of Liverpool

This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure