Housing Support Worker - Housing Support Service

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide housing support to individuals through tailored one-to-one support, and the provision of information and advice. 
• To support individuals in determining their own needs, developing support plans and reviews in relation to the 5 Supporting People Outcome Areas: Achieve economic well-being; Be healthy; Enjoy & achieve; Make a positive contribution; and, Stay safe.
• To compile Risk Management Plans with the individuals in order to prevent them from being risk averse.
• To work with individuals within agreed plans of intervention, towards specific agreed objectives. 
• To support individuals to live independently and contribute to local community life.
• To promote self-advocacy, while providing advice and support when required.
• Where appropriate, to accompany clients to meetings, interviews, etc. and provide support and assistance.
• To be directly accountable to the Service Manager for all work with individuals. 
• To liaise directly with staff in other statutory and voluntary organisations around referral, support and resettlement issues, when required.
• To develop and facilitate group workshops offering individual opportunities for personal growth and social skills, where relevant
• To promote good practice within the Housing Support Service team and the wider organisation. 
• To maintain appropriate records and client files in line with YMCA North Down Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.
• To provide relevant data for the funding returns and to be aware of and work within the Supporting People Quality Assessment Framework.
• To represent Housing Support Service at meetings with statutory and non-statutory agencies, when required.
• To support other team members and the Service Manager in the promotion and development of Housing Support Service.
• To deputise in the absence of staff, as and when required
• To undertake any other reasonable duties, as agreed with the Service Manager.