We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Housing Support Worker to provide practical advice, information, and support on a range of issues including tenancy sustainment, education, employment, life skills, and the promotion of personal independence.
The role also involves supporting service users to improve their mental health, manage physical health problems, or address substance misuse if required, and maintaining exemplary, safe, and well-maintained housing for service users.
Do you have a passionate for helping people
Are you looking for a role where you can support people return to independence?
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community.
We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend.
As a professional Social Worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over, young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers, playing a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice by providing a proactive, preventative, strength-based social work service.
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent mental health experienced Social Worker to join the newly formed Adult Mental Health Team.Working with a sometimes complex caseload, you will undertake Care Act Assessments, review existing Mental Capacity Assessments, Mental Health Tribunal Reports, Court of Protection Reviews and act as a Social Supervisor for restricted patients under the Mental Health Act.
Working directly with individuals and their carers, to help them understand their strengths, assets, and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Or are you passionate about helping people return to independence
We are seeking a dedicated Project Worker to provide practical advice, information, and support to service users on a range of issues including tenancy sustainment, education, employment, life skills, and personal independence.
General
Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people in a Housing Environment?
The role involves supporting service users to improve their mental health, manage physical health problems, or address substance misuse if required, and providing intensive housing management to residents in our supported accommodation.