Reconnect+ Support Worker

Role:               Reconnect+ Support Worker

Based:           Lewisham/New Cross

Rate:               £15.50 PAYE or £20ph umb

Start Date:      ASAP

Duration:        Temp ongoing

Hours:            Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

 Our client, a specialist charity, are recruiting for a Reconnect+ Support Worker to provide specialist person centred support services to women with multiple needs such as substance misuse issues and/or mental health issues on release from prison.

Synopsis of duties:

Take responsibility for the effective day to day management and smooth operation of the project.
Complete star needs assessments; draft, implement and regularly review a trauma informed, person centred, support and action plan to meet the individual needs of women referred to the project.
Carry out thorough risk assessments in conjunction with the women and any other relevant agencies, implement person centred risk management plan and regular reviews.
Carry out initial assessments of new referrals.
Provide effective advice and advocacy services to ensure that women receive their statutory rights in respect of housing, benefits, etc.
Ensure effective partnership working with other relevant agencies.
Provide resettlement advice and support to women who have left the project.
Develop and run group sessions/activities which meet the needs of the women and aims of the project.
Participate in the Out of Hours on call rota as required.
Ensure that women accessing the Project understand and comply with the Service User Agreement and the terms of their occupancy agreements. Housing management 
Monitor Rent accounts weekly, ensuring that rent and service charge collection is maximised, and arrears minimised.
Issue occupancy agreements and induct new service users into the service.
Preparing rooms for residents as required
Ensure that voids are actively managed and that empty rooms are let within the target timescales.
Take appropriate action in respect of breaches of licence agreements in line with policy and in consultation with the manager.
Carry out regular health and safety checks in line with policy.
Ensure repairs are reported promptly and work completed within appropriate timescales, ensuring the continued provision of good quality housing, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and fittings.
Organise and facilitate night staff team meetings.
Co-ordinate and oversee the night/weekend staffing rota.
Ensure service user files and support plans and other written documents are accurately completed and clear, and that data is entered onto relevant computer/paper-based systems in a timely fashion.
Provide accurate and timely information or data reports to the Deputy manager as requested.Essential Requirements

Experience of working/delivering support to women involved in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) 
Experienced in meeting the support needs of women and appropriately advocating on behalf of service users.
Experience of working collaboratively with external agencies. 
Experience in creating and facilitating activities with a service user led approach
Enhanced Adult and Child DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency