Support Worker - Swansea Substance Misuse

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week - 3 week rolling rota including weekends and evenings

Contract: Fixed term until January 2024

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Project Description

The project is located in Swansea working with homeless and potentially homeless men and women aged 18+ who are former substance users. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on. The project is funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and is required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:

• Promoting Personal and Community Safety

• Promoting Independence and Control

• Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control

• Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Please note: This is not a care worker role. Previous experience working with substance misuse is desirable whether in a work setting or personal experience. No formal qualifications required as full training given, however a clear understanding of the effects of illicit substances and alcohol and the criminal justice system is essential.

Purpose of Role

To provide residential support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’, so it’s likely that support will involve accompanying Service Users initially, in order to familiarise them with an activity or appointment. Support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes. In addition, to assist with the housing management needs of the project ensuring the delivery of a safe, secure and effective service.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

No Agencies.

We do not accept unsolicited agency referrals for this position and do not consider any applicants, to have been introduced to us via agency.

Closing date for this vacancy is 20th April 2023 at 09:00am.