Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for Support Workers for an ongoing contract position based in Exeter working in a Accommodation Recovery Service.

This is a high level, bespoke service that will support a person in the community that has complex mental health and support needs. The support, care and treatment will have been agreed by the service user, their clinical team and the staff at the ECRS service.

Within your role you will develop client / family or children and young people (as appropriate) led support using person-centred approaches. You'll undertake assessments to produce and review support and safety plans for individuals to ensure a high quality standard of support that promotes independent living. You'll ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved by championing Home's values, policies and procedures including safeguarding clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) and other people at risk of abuse.

Shifts will be 7am-8pm but can be flexible. Weekend work will be required on a rota basis.

Key Duties include:

* Ensure action is taken to comply with specific contractual requirements of the service in delivery of support to clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate).

* Use an asset-based approach to assessment and support planning which recognises the client's / families' or children and young peoples' (as appropriate) strengths, abilities, skills and aspirations and seeks to encourage their development.

* To sign-post to relevant agencies and provide support around issues such as independent living, tenancy management, welfare benefits, budgeting, life skills, employment, education, training and resettlement (where applicable).

* Support the client / family or children and young people (as appropriate) to access activities and facilities of their choice within the community in line with their support and safety plan.

* Support, enable and empower clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) to work towards living independently of services.

* Provide personal care where agreed in the clients support plan (Care Quality Commission regulated care services only).

* To make decisions in relation to referral access

In order to be considered for this role you will need the following experience:

* Significant experience of working in a support or care environment is essential

* Knowledge and experience of relevant client groups to the service.

* Experience of assessing and monitoring clients' / families or children and young peoples' needs and skills (as appropriate).

* Experience of person-centred support and safety planning.

* Experience of co-ordinating or developing other support workers

* Experience of inducting, co-ordinating and supporting volunteers

* Experience of overseeing landlord and housing management duties, including re-letting of rooms, collection of rents and reporting repairs (where applicable).

* Basic knowledge of housing benefit, income support and other welfare benefits is desirable.

The role available is based on a rolling locum basis which may result in a permanent role in the future.

If you are interested and meet the essential criteria please feel free to apply or contact the office directly.

We look forwards to hearing from you