We are looking for a Recovery Housing Support Worker. 

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Recovery Housing Support Worker role include: 

• To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients.
• Conducting robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services.
• You will ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets outlined by the Manager.
• Provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.
• Develop links with relevant agencies including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities
• Conduct weekly/monthly health and safety checks in line with policies and procedures
• Develop skills in the collection and recording of data for audit, research and reporting purposes.
• Keep databases up to date and accurate and managed in accordance with Data Protection Principles and Law.
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager
• Participate and contribute in key meetings such as team meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews, sharing information appropriately.

For a full list of responsibilities please click the link below.