Job Description

Job role: Homeless Outreach Practitioner
Location: Solihull and surrounding community
Hours of work: 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday
Salary: \xc2\xa322,538 - \xc2\xa324968

I am currently working with a national provider who specialises in support across substance misuse, homelessness, and mental health settings nationwide to recruit for a practitioner to provide support and guidance for adults who are affected by substance misuse across the Solihull Borough.

As a Practitioner you will be working with clients within various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs.

You will play a key role in:
- Caseload management
- Housing reviews and application support
- Low level budgeting support, payment plans setting up utilities.
- Advocacy and mediation.
- Partnership working.
- Motivational work to encourage entry into treatment
- Support with applications including budgeting, benefits and grants
- Independent living skills support and signposting to services
- Care co-ordination
I am looking for
" An energetic and confident self-starter,
" Someone who has a qualification in health/social care, youth, and community work (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above, Dip SW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).
OR

Candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse and housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.

" A good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues (professional and lived experience will be considered)
" Confidence and competence liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings.
" A self-starter who can adapt quickly in all situations and who is committed to the principles of confidentiality
" Excellent record keeping skills
" A brilliant communicator, both written and verbally

Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

Your extensive skills, knowledge and experience will be rewarded with a competitive salary between \xc2\xa322538 and \xc2\xa324,968 per annum as well as excellent benefits including 32 days annual leave, ongoing training and development and internal progression opportunities.

Interested in working for a leading provider and making a real difference to people affected by substance misuse and/or homelessness within the Solihull Borough? Then, please click apply today.

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