Floating Support Worker

  • Job Reference: 1504408156-2
  • Date Posted: 21 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Brook Street Social Care
  • Location: Shirley, West Midlands
  • Salary: £25,089 to £27,069
  • Sector: Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Title: Floating Support Practitioners
Location: Solihull
Salary: 25,089 - 27,069 per annum

I am currently working with a leading charity supporting those going through addiction. They are currently recruiting for Floating Support Practitioners to oversee their clients within community links.

As a Floating Support Practitioner, you will be working with clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, working in clients' homes and various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs, finding accommodation and being able to live independently. You will understand the barriers clients face to accessing services, and the impact substance use has on sustaining accommodation.

We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth or community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we'll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse and housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What's more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients.

Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, a contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

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