Supported Pathway Officer

Supported Pathways Officer **

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Tower Bridge area that are looking to appoint experienced Supported Pathways Officers to join the Housing Resettlement Support Service.

Contract - 4-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Full Time Hours - 36 hours per week - Mon - Friday.

• 08:00 -16:00pm (early shift)
• 12:00-20:00pm (late shift).

Location - SE1.

Rate of Pay - £22.15+ per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.

To provide assertive client centred key-working, risk assessment and support planning to a caseload of approximately 10 clients aimed at supporting them to maintain their current accommodation and link into services and meaningful activities which help them to improve their physical and mental wellbeing well-being and life skills.

Main Duties:

• Assist and motivate residents to reach set goals and progress along an identified clear pathway for housing.
• Provide client centred support plans and intensive assertive key-working support using reflective practice techniques.
• Coordinate any necessary support services to assess residents ability to live independently and identify which services could assist them to sustain their wellbeing and tenancy and provide a time limited floating support service to ensure residents are linked into appropriate services after moving out.
• Encourage residents to engage and participate in activities which address issues of social isolation and confidence building and to accompany them where necessary and appropriate.
• Advocate for residents where required, providing practical support if needed to ensure that their rooms are habitable and safe and where necessary to accompany residents to appointments. e.g. Health Services, DWP, viewings.
• Continually monitor and safeguard residents' physical and mental health and liaise closely with appropriate services e.g. ASC, CMHT, Health Services, Criminal Justice etc and working collaboratively with other services by referring and reporting to ASC, SOVA, MARAC panels and other services involved in your resident's care.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience of working with homeless people with complex support needs.
• Knowledge of the impact of Adverse Child Experiences and the principles of Trauma Informed Care when dealing with homeless people who have complex needs
• Care Act and Housing legislation and the available support in relation to single homeless adults.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and other support that is available to residents of supported accommodation.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.