29 Changing Lives jobs in England & Wales

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives and grow as individuals. This is an innovative new service, working specifically with the people who use our services with houseing and recovery needs. As a Floating Support Recovery Worker with Inspire Lancashire, you will work with clients in structured treatment that are entering, or are on a path to enter a housing crisis. You will actively engage with the people who use our services and the services they need to support improved health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Providing wrap around support including practical, emotional, and social aspects of preventing homelessness and maintaining a tenancy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience in a similar field, who wants to make a difference in working within a new Floating Support service in Lancashire. Where: Nelson Part Time Hours: 18.5 per week Salary: £27,861 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata if part time) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities: About the role:

• Establish effective communication and referral pathways for service users who are at risk of homelessness and in contact with other health and care agencies.
• Provide wrap around support in emergency/temporary/supported accommodations across East Lancashire.
• Prioritise caseload depending on crisis intervention and severity of needs.
• Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid.
• Work closely with the local authority, Health & Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to preventing homelessness and improve joint working.
  
  An understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with drug and alcohol use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employment and personal relationships
• Experience facilitating successful tenancy sustainment and working to achieve positive community connections
• Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs
• The ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour
  
  25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid 'wellbeing hour' each week along with a access to the Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc
• A friendly and supportive team working in a dynamic environment
• Training, career development & progression opportunities