Job Introduction

Turning Point are a social enterprise, providing specialist and integrated services which focus on improving lives and communities across mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care, the criminal justice system and employment.

Turning Point Tri-Borough Reducing Reoffending Service ‘Starting Over’ is seeking to recruit a Housing Worker (Reducing Reoffending) to work in the City of Westminster, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. We provide an innovative assertive outreach approach to working with offenders focused on challenging offending behaviour and meeting health and social care needs.

Starting Over is a reducing reoffending service- We support clients to desist from crime by addressing their needs including issues relating to drugs, alcohol, mental health, learning disabilities, housing and employment, training and education. We work closely with the local IOM Teams.

Role Responsibility

As a Housing Worker you will source suitable accommodation for criminal justice clients working with local private rented, local authority and voluntary sector providers.

The post holder will provide knowledge and expertise in relation to homelessness and housing related issues, in order to support our clients to gain and sustain accommodation. You will be able to identify appropriate housing options available to clients, and through assessment and care planning provide advice, information and support as a stepping stone to the ultimate goal of reducing offending.

The Ideal Candidate

This vital role calls for experience in substance misuse and working within integrated, community settings, preferably in a busy urban setting. You will certainly know how to deliver a range of services, treatments and interventions in a person-centred way. This must be supported by strong knowledge of how to identify and support clients through risk, dual diagnosis, safe guarding and child protection issues. You will also need a good understanding of the recovery agenda and of combining medical and psycho-social support tools for maximum effect. Add to all these strengths excellent written and spoken communication skills, and you will quickly make your mark as part of our team.

Excellent communication and IT skills will be key, combined with the ability to thrive in a team as much as you do when working alone.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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