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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>Prospectus is pleased to be working with a homelessness charity based in Newham, whose mission is to provide support to people who find themselves sleeping rough in East London by providing a safe and welcoming place to stay, and offering support through the provision of personalised support, educational and life skills opportunities. They are now seeking a Support Worker to join their dedicated Complex Needs team,&nbsp;working at their 15-room accommodation project called Hope Street<b>.</b>&nbsp;This is offered as a temporary assignment initially for 1 month, with the possibility of extension.</p>
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<p>As their Support Worker, you will provide a critical role in supporting the team in the day to day delivery of the Complex Needs service and contribute to the promotion and operational planning processes. You will work collaboratively with Assistant Support Workers to promote resident engagement, through the development of positive relationships and thereby contributing towards the promotion of a fulfilling, safe and inclusive environment. Finally, you will also use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to assess and create support plans and risk assessments that address the needs of residents. Developing risk management strategies with the resident and other involved services, whilst ensuring all case work is properly recorded and all service offers and outcomes are entered clearly onto the case management system.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of the role, you will have experience in building relationships with vulnerable, disadvantaged or excluded client groups, as well as dealing with challenging behaviours within a similar setting to the homelessness sector. You will have experience of working in the provision of a safe operating environment, offering support to similar client groups who present with challenging and complex circumstances. With regards to competency, having a knowledge of relevant legislation is advantageous. E.g. Housing legislation, Rough Sleeping Strategies &amp; the Mental Health Act will be favourable. To be successful, you will have good understanding of risk management and safeguarding in relation to people who experience rough sleeping as well as being naturally motivated, adaptable and a committed member of the team.</p>
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<p><i><b>The working pattern for this position is Average 37.5 hours per week excluding breaks. You will be expected to work Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm.</b></i>&nbsp;<b>An Enhanced DBS for Adults is essential, and please only apply if you are available to start immediately or with no more than a 1 week notice period.</b></p>
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<p>To apply, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Covering letters are not required at this stage.</p>