Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Recovery Support Worker for an initial 3-month full-time locum role based within a charity in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours.

Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services.

The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing – if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training & support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.

You will need a vehicle for this role

The rate of pay for this role is between £16.22 - £17.01 per hour and is based on a rolling 3-month basis with a view to extend or potentially go permanent.

Hours:

Rota’s will be given 2-3 weeks in advance. Shift patterns will be a mix of early shifts (09:00 – 17:00), mid shifts (10:30 – 18:30) and late shifts (12:00 – 20:00). You will also be required to  cover weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) which are10:00 – 18:00 shift’s, weekend shifts will usually be every 2 weeks.

Benefits of working via Apricus Resourcing include:

• Weekly Payroll
• Free Compliance including mandatory training & DBS
• Dedicated Consultant
• Free Uniform
• High Street Discounts

If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details!