Case Worker

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Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their quality of life?

Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?

We are currently recruiting a Case Worker to join our Integrated Floating Support Service (IFSS) in Milton Keynes.

About The Service

IFSS supports people with a history of rough sleeping, or people who are at risk of rough sleeping, to make positive moves towards maintaining settled accommodation and achieving an improved quality of life.

The Impact you will have

You will play a key role in supporting people to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Through person-centred support, you will help individuals access housing, health, wellbeing, employment and other services that promote recovery, stability and independence.

You will empower people to develop practical life skills, build resilience and sustain their accommodation. By helping individuals strengthen community connections and support networks, you will support them to achieve their goals and create a more positive future.

The details

Contract/Hours: Permanent, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9-5.

Salary

£27,418 - £28,541 per annum, dependent on experience.

Closing date: Thursday 18th June.

Interview date: Wednesday 24th June and Friday 26th June

About You

You will be passionate about supporting people with complex needs to achieve positive and lasting change. Using a trauma-informed and person-centred approach, you will be able to build trusting relationships, encourage engagement and empower individuals to work towards greater independence.

You will bring:

• Experience of working with people with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, or related challenges.
• Experience of using trauma-informed approaches to support.
• A good understanding of housing, welfare benefits and support services.
• The ability to help individuals access services and navigate local support networks.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• The ability to build trust and communicate in a compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental manner.

Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

What We Offer In Return

Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience to apply.

We have been named one of the UK’s top 10 charities to work for by Best Companies and offer a generous benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time), bank holidays, sick pay, health-related benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and more.

If you require any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.