Floating Support Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Floating Support Worker who has the skills and experience to manage a caseload of service users, ensuring that each client is provided with person centred support in regards to their recovery & housing needs. 

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. 

Where: Peterborough

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours 

Contract Type: Fixed term for 4 months 

About the role: 

• To identify and assess individuals in the community, co-ordinating a recovery plan with the service user to achieve their goals.
• Establishing working relationships and referral pathways for those who are at risk of homelessness or in suitable accommodation
• Work with service users with housing needs to address them and manage an effective tenancy whilst supporting them in their treatment goals.
• Develop and maintain excellent working links/partnerships with community agencies and resources
• Providing outreach support and guidance, empowering people, and providing them with the skills and confidence to be able to maintain and continue to make positive life choices
• Advocate for individuals in a multi-agency setting where needed
• Actively encourage service users to develop life skills, develop recovery and recovery capital

About you: 

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field 
• Have a good understanding of housing/cuckooing and how it relates to our service users
• Knowledge of relevant interventions to support and sustain recovery
• Experience of delivering person centred care
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills 
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills 
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 

• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.  

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)