Housing First Worker

Based primarily in Mid-Sussex but must be able to travel throughout the district, the Housing First Worker (HFW) will lead on providing intensive wrap around support to a small caseload of clients who have been housed through the housing first approach.

Working closely with agencies in the statutory and voluntary sector, the HFW will ensure that clients accommodated through housing first, have access to appropriate support, to allow them to both sustain their accommodation and thrive in the local community.

You have:

- Good knowledge of housing and homelessness issues, an understanding of - - -
- Psychologically Informed Environments and the principles of Housing First.
- Experience of delivering support to vulnerable people with multiple and complex needs.
- Good knowledge of mental health, personality disorders, alcohol, drugs and issues around addiction and relapse management.
- Confidence in motivating and inspiring clients to make positive life changes.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, including agency partners.

Flexible working, full time hours
- Play an important role within a community-led organisation
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan and life assurance
- 24/7 Support provider with wellbeing, advice and money saving resources
- Local discounts including gym membership
- Up to 25 days' holiday, increasing with service