Complex needs support worker
Our client, a well-established organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion, is looking to recruit a dedicated Complex Needs Homeless Support Worker to join their passionate team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to empowering vulnerable adults with multiple and complex needs to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.
The Role
As a Complex Needs Homeless Support Worker, you will work directly with individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness and who may face challenges including mental ill-health, substance misuse, offending behaviour, physical health issues, and trauma.
Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will provide practical and emotional support while helping clients access the services they need to move towards stable accommodation and independent living.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex and multiple support needs.
- Complete comprehensive needs, support, and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred support plans.
- Support clients to access accommodation, healthcare, benefits, mental health services, substance misuse treatment, education, and employment opportunities.
- Build positive, professional relationships that encourage engagement and promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with housing providers, local authorities, NHS services, probation, and voluntary organisations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports.
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations, safeguarding concerns, and challenging behaviour.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
About You
Our client is looking for candidates who have:
Essential
- Previous experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, or those with complex needs.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and person-centred support planning.
- Understanding of issues including mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, offending behaviour, and social exclusion.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational and case management abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgemental approach.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Housing, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within supported housing, hostels, outreach, Housing First, or similar services.
- Knowledge of PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments) and harm reduction approaches.
- Full UK driving licence.
What''s on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.
Apply Today
If you''re passionate about supporting people with complex needs to rebuild their lives and would like to join an organisation making a genuine impact within the community, we''d love to hear from you.
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