Job type
TemporaryLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£16.00 per hour PAYE
3 Month Temp
Your new company
Our client is a well-established national provider of health and social care services, delivering specialist support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and multiple disadvantages.
They are committed to a person-centred, recovery-focused approach, working closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community partners to achieve sustainable outcomes for the people they support.
With a strong emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding, and partnership working, the organisation plays a key role in helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to accommodation, treatment, and wider support networks.
The service in Southampton forms part of a wider network delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions, supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, reduce harm, and move towards independence.
Your new role
Location: Reading
Contract: Full-time,
3-month assignment Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time,
3-month assignment Start: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Homeless Recovery Workers to join a frontline service supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users through their recovery journey, helping them to achieve sustainable, independent living.
You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support by:
- Supporting individuals from initial engagement through to recovery and move-on
- Completing assessments, developing recovery plans and delivering tailored interventions
- Providing 1:1 support, group work and psychosocial interventions
- Promoting harm reduction and improving health outcomes
- Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and wider support services
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders
- Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience working in homelessness, substance misuse, or a related support setting
- Strong understanding of complex needs, including substance use and mental health
- Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support
- Confident in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
- Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Oliver McGowan Training (desirable but preferred)
What you need to do now
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