Housing First Senior Practitioner

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 to join the Newham service as part of the Newham Integrated Rough Sleeping Support Service team in the role of Housing First Senior Practitioner.

Where: Hybrid Role - Working sites across London borough of Newham with some home working

Full TIme Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £31,529.41 - £33,708.58, Pro Rata for part time hours

Allowances: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting pro rata for part time hours

About the role:  

• Hold a caseload of Housing First client from pre-assessment to case closure, working with them to identify and capitalise on their abilities and assests throughout their journey
• Work collaboratively with other Housing First workers and the wider Newham IRSS team to ensure timely and professional identification of suitable clients and referral handling
• Maintain strong partnership working with statutory, public and third sector agencies to provide excelletnt wrap-around support to clients 

About you:  

• Considerable experience of working with people that experience homelessness, poor mental and physical health, substance misuse and other complex needs
• Demonstrable partnership working skills
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of all MS applications e.g. Excel and Word
• Experience of data collection systems and information technology
• Desirable but not essential: knowledge of Housing First pathways

What we will give to you:  

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (Capped at 30 days)
• Paid ‘Wellbeing’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Refer a friend scheme

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

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