Support Worker - West Sussex

Job Description

Support WorkerJob type - Full Time/ PermanentSalary - £21,010 (Inc £1,000 UH) per annumHours - 40 including paid lunch breaksLocation - West SussexAre you looking for a role where you can make a difference to someones life Are you a keen problem solver,and thrive on partnership working to ensure the best care for your clients Are you passionate about empowering people with complex needsNacro currently has an exciting Support Worker opportunity within a fast paced Ministry of Justice commissioned contract- BASS (Bail Accommodation and Support Service). BASS provides support and accommodation in the community to people in contact with the criminal justice system.Nacro is a national social justice charity with more than 50 years experience of changing lives,building stronger communities, and reducing crime - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward!You will provide flexible, holistic and short-term support to clients with a wide range of support needs, with the aim of them achievingtheir own accommodation at the end of their BASS placement. You will manage a caseload of clients in properties in your allocated patch of Worthing. You will carry out property inspections and report repairs promptly to ensure we provide quality homes forour clients. You will be required to travel for training and team meetings, and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.We are looking for someone with knowledge of support planning and safeguarding, and experience of working with vulnerable adultswith complex needs (i.e. substance misuse and mental health).This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experiencein liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve payment issues.The role offers flexible working in the community and you can work from home in between property visits. You will regularly meet with your team and manager to discussand reflect on complex cases. You will be required to travel for training and team meetings.A full driving licence and access to own car is required.Role Requirements: Co-develop and deliver person-centred support and safety plans with clients. These planswill complement support plans from other agencies involved in your clients care such as probation resettlement plans Capturing and evidencing service user progress, as well as recording regular contacts on their case file Undertake safeguarding activitiesincluding monitoring and reporting of safeguarding concerns, as well as liaising and working in partnership with relevant external agencies e.g. police, probation, local authorities and social services etc. Ensure a professional risk management plan is inplace, which is regularly updated in line with any escalation of risk. This should evidence proactive agency involvement and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders Maximise rent collection by ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefitclaims are submitted and maintained; taking proactive action to minimise rent arrears in line with targets; monitoring accounts and recording all actions, and where necessary taking appropriate action when arrears exceed tolerance levels in line with policyand procedure Ensure that routine property maintenance and damage is reported promptly to maintenance staff Minimise void time by taking a proactive approach to ensure properties are re-let as soon as possible in line with targets Please apply online