Complex Needs Support Worker x2 (Borehamwood)

Complex Needs Support Worker Vacancy!
Agency ref: 86091

A reputable charity based in the Hertfordshire area are keen to secure a Complex Needs Support Worker specialising in Mental Health and substance abuse on a temporary to permanent basis.

Location: Borehamwood
Duration: Temporary to permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Shifts: 8am – 4pm, 10am – 6pm and 12:15pm – 8:15pm Monday to Friday with one Saturday 8am – 4pm shift a month

Main duties:
• Provide day to day support to a caseload of residents with complex and coexisting needs, ensuring they are appropriately assessed and supported
• Working collaboratively with external agencies such a specialist substance misuse services and Adult Mental Health Services
• Creating in depth and clear support plans tailored to each client to ensure residents have a clear path to progress
• Assisting clients to move on into independent living and accommodation
• Carrying out risk assessments to ensure the health and safety of residents and staff
• Providing advocacy and mediation on behalf of the resident where appropriate
• Enabling clients to develop confidence, assertiveness and improved communication skills
• Promoting independence at all times and teaching basic living skills
• Keeping accurate notes and records
• Monitor and control rent accounts working proactively to reduce arrears

Essential requirements:
• Have an understanding of complex needs and therapeutic approaches to support the residents
• An enhanced DBS with the adults list checked or willingness to obtain
• Driver is preferable but not essential

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your updated cv to cpayne@venngroup.com