To offer a high-quality service to individuals and people with children living in the
To be responsible for moving service users into the supported accommodation
To be responsible for managing a caseload for people who are accessing the supported
To take responsibility for completing service user risk assessments, safety plans and support
To support with resettlement for service users that have transitioned into their own
To act as a lead within the service for a specific underrepresented group (e.g. Global
To carry a caseload of service users that are accessing the service, providing 1 to 1 support.
To provide a resettlement service for service users that have transitioned into their own
To deliver structured group work for service users
Support the delivery of informal and peer support sessions for service users.
To ensure a safe and supportive living environment for all service users, adhering to
To ensure all necessary initial, move in and ongoing paperwork is completed with service
To complete and review all risk assessments and support plans in partnership with service
To meet with service users as often as required determined by the level of agreed with
To liaise and work effectively with a wide range of other professionals and agencies in
To work with the service user and other appropriate professionals towards a planned
To ensure internal safeguarding policies and procedures and external requirements are
To ensure all service user information is captured and input onto the Valley House Case
To act as the named lead within the service for a specific underrepresented group (e.g.
To attend all external events as and when required
To take part in the out of hours on-call rota with other staff that requires travel at short
Adhere to all Valley House policies.
Ensure the effective implementation of Valley House Equality and Diversity policies.
Ensure the service user is at the heart of all service delivery and development.
Attend all meetings and training relevant to your role.
Act as an ambassador for Valley House.
To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as requested by your line manager or other

towards a qualificationExperience of working with vulnerable individuals and children
Experience of assessing the needs and risks of vulnerable people
Experience of 1 to 1 work and carrying a caseload
Experience of working in partnership with a range of different agencies
Experience of record keeping and report writing
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDINGKnowledge and understanding of the difficulties faced by vulnerable
peopleKnowledge of best practice in relation to safeguarding adults and children
Understanding and passion for the work of Valley House
SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to deliver groupwork programmes
Ability to work effectively within a team and work on own initiative
Competent in the use of IT tools, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to work flexible hours with a flexible approach
To take part in an out-of-hours on-call Rota with other staff
Need to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and be able to
travel city wide at short notice

3. Valley House is an Equal Opportunities Employer and requires its employees to comply with all current equality policies both in terms of equal opportunity for employment and access to services. 4. Valley House is committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and the working environment that would enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. 5. All posts at Valley House are subject to continued funding. 6. This job description may be subject to change by agreement from time to time to reflect the changing needs of Valley House and its funders.

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