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Job Description
Overview
Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for aHousing Navigator within Change Grow Live West Sussexworking with people accessing substance use support with an additional housing need.
You will actively engage with people and the services they need to support improved health wellbeing and social inclusion. Providing wrap around support including practical emotional and social aspects of responding to and 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 providingHousing Supportin our service. You will be based both at our hub in Crawley and co-located in district and borough housing teams so flexibility and willingness to travel are essential to this role.
Where: Worthing
Full-Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full-Time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35 (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
*Please note: 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 people 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 West Sussex.
- 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.
About you:
- 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 flexibly is a must and have the ability to manage challenging behaviour
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
- Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
- Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview - ()
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Employment Type
Full-Time
