Resettlement And Recovery Support Worker

Nhs england & noms have jointly commissioned a housing & accommodation support service for male offenders with a personality disorder diagnosis who are on the offender pathway. the service will be delivered via a joint service model including health, criminal justice and specialist third sector housing & accommodation partners. we are looking for resettlement and recovery support workers to join our team, ideally you will have some experience of working with people with complex issues and knowledge/understanding of personality disorders.

if you have the following assets, we would like to hear from you:
strong skills in supporting individuals
knowledge and experience of supporting individuals regarding securing accommodation and developing skills in relation to tenancy sustainment
a commitment to reducing repeat offending and improving psychological health & wellbeing.

the main duties of the role are to:
• develop therapeutic relationships with individuals to support people experiencing a range of emotional states
• understand where behaviours are rooted detailed to provide consistent support along with colleagues and professionals
• develop and review person centred plans (inc. partners involved in care and support), using planning tools to encourage individuals to be fully involved in support planning.
• access appropriate nhs services
• encourage and motivate individuals to access/participate in socially inclusive opportunities inc. employment, education/training, volunteering; sports & leisure; faith & cultural communities; creative activities
• encourage individuals to participate in specialist employment services/ communicate effectively with key partners & statutory agencies and support individuals to liaise with these agencies
• support individuals to access debt management, welfare benefit and legal advice. managing themselves in their accommodation and maintaining any necessary appointments
• deliver person centred support according to support plans, promote 5 ways to wellbeing and support access and registration with nhs services
• provide consistent support throughout the transition into independent living
• positively manage relationships with others; encouraging individuals to consider the feelings and welfare of other people living in the service
• undertake risk assessments and formulate comprehensive risk management plans.
• to be familiar with licence requirements and conditions of discharge
• to recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and work in partnership to prevent relapse and risk of re-offending
• deliver small group activities on site and support external providers delivering programmes and sessions on site
• work with private/registered social landlords, imagine’s housing department, care co-ordinators to assist individuals to secure ongoing accommodation
• update records and maintain a data base for evaluation purposes
• to work as an effective team member
• to ensure that any matter of concern relating to any individual is immediately notified to a manager

To download the application form, full job description and person specification, please visit our website: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/
Completed application forms are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.