Jobs, fresher vacancy - Complex Needs Support Worker • West Midlands

Company: Red Snapper Recruitment

West Midlands

We're hiring for a complex needs support worker in Coventry (Homelessness & Complex Needs) £29,000 per annum ⏰ Full-time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends 1 in 4), between 8am-8pm Start date: Ideally 29th December Rotas issued 4 weeks in advance We're currently recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker to join a new Active Opportunity Pathway (AOP) service in Coventry, supporting people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage. About the role This is an accommodation-based role where you'll work in a strength-based, trauma-informed way, supporting residents with complex needs including mental health, substance misuse and offending histories. You'll be involved in:- Managing a caseload and delivering outcome focused support plans- Tenancy and rent management- Supporting access to specialist services (mental health, drug & alcohol, employment)- Delivering 1:1 and group-based support- Working closely with internal teams and external partner agencies - Complete regular accommodation inspections This is a new and developing service, offering the opportunity to make a real impact and help shape best practice from the ground up. About you We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Strong experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or multiple disadvantage Experience in accommodation-based services and tenancy management A trauma-informed, non-judgemental and strengths-based approach Confidence managing safeguarding, risk and complex needs Enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle are required due to extensive travel across the UK will be required from time to time to support the delivery of role requirements