Housing First Recovery Worker

The main role of the Housing First Recovery Worker to assist in delivering a high quality, innovative housing first based support which reflects our person-centred values and the high levels of ambition we have for the recovery of the individuals for whom we provide support.

The role is currently fully funded until 31 July 2024, with an application for a further three years funding awaiting confirmation.

Main tasks

To work flexibly in a variety of settings to create care and support plans that meet the needs of the service and clients in accordance with the recovery agenda, by

• Working with both statutory and third sector recovery services to develop strength-based recovery plans with individuals that are; comprehensive, person-centred, and individualised based on a clear assessment of that individual’s needs and circumstances.
• Involving individuals and their family/advocates in the planning of the individual’s care.
• Completing accurate, person-centred, and individualised risk assessments.

Deliver excellent person-centred interventions with individuals for whom we provide support within the Service in accordance with agreed recovery plans by:

• Holding frequent key work sessions.
• Regularly reviewing and, where required, updating comprehensive assessment and risk assessments.
• Providing person-centred care that reflects the rights, preferences, and choices of individuals in an environment that is safe, healthy and maintains the individual’s dignity and well-being.
• Administering prescriptions in accordance with stated policy and procedure and the client’s needs.
• Supporting the development of an environment that is free from abuse or neglect, observing agreed safeguarding practices.
• Identifying and promoting appropriate opportunities for individuals to engage with their community.
• Reviewing and monitoring the individual’s recovery through regular recovery plan reviews that ensure continued relevance of interventions.
• Engaging in regular 1-2-1 supervision and clinical team meetings

Ensure that the agreed quality objectives are met by prioritising, planning, and organising own workload with reference to caseload plans agreed with the Senior Support Worker.

Administration/Meetings

• Ensure correct referral procedures are maintained. Be responsible for and monitor Department of Work & Pension and Housing Benefit Claims. Participate in general project paperwork e.g., Better Futures, diary, files, and key work reports
• Participate in and implement decisions from team meetings and case reviews

Training

• To participate in training, supervision, and appraisal. To attend monthly supervisions. To consult with the Housing Support Manager regarding training needs.
• To be in possession of/or willing to work towards the SVQ 3 Healthcare & Social Services award (funded).

General

• To build constructive and realistic relationships with individuals who use the service, participating in the key work system.
• To encourage individuals to participate in as wide a range of activities and interests as possible.
• To undertake any other duties deemed necessary by the Housing Support Manager.