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Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: -Support in people's own homes -Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office -Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; -Resettlement &amp; tenancy sustainment -Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness -Maximised income -Financial management and resilience -Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment -Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services -Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies -Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance -Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 77956 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Recovery Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Recovery Support Worker for an ongoing locum role based within a charity in Crewe. Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours. Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services. The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training &amp; support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships. Due to the nature of the role the service can only consider candidates who are car drivers and have access to their own vehicle as there may be an element of driving from time to time (expenses will be covered). The rate of pay for this role is between £16.45 - £17.01/h LTD or £14.40 PAYE and is based on a rolling 8-week basis with a view to extend or potentially go permanent. The working hours are either 9-5 or 10-6pm. Benefits of working via Apricus Resourcing include: <ul> <li>Weekly Payroll</li> <li>Free Compliance including mandatory training &amp; DBS</li> <li>Dedicated Consultant</li> <li>Free Uniform</li> <li>High Street Discounts</li> </ul> If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details!

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