Positive Steps

Positive Steps is a Non-Denominational Christian charity; working in Dundee since 1989 we support some of the most vulnerable people living in our community. We have a reputation for recognising local need and delivering innovative solutions. Through our community-based support and education services we engage with individuals facing a range of challenges including substance use, homelessness, mental health problems, and offending behaviour. We strive to build trusting and consistent relationships in which individuals are supported to recognise and address their difficulties and make lasting positive changes to their lives.
Our Outreach Workers support people with a range of challenges and problems living in their communities. We work with people to agree and provide the support they need and want. Everyone we work with is treated as an individual.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting people making the transition from homelessness into accommodation.
· Supporting people with budgeting advice, arranging payment plans and signposting to relevant services e.g. Citizens Advice, Welfare Rights.
· Carrying out risk assessments.
· Preparing reports and referrals to other services as appropriate.
· Provide advice, advocacy, assistance and support to vulnerable adults.
· Liaise and work with members of Positive Steps, staff from relevant external agencies, key professionals and service users.
· Support service users to identify and address issues relating to their crisis triggers and signpost and support individuals to source and engage with correct and required support.
· Review and reassess risk assessments for service users and staff (to include Lone Working).
Skills and knowledge:
· Knowledge and experience of housing related support, homelessness, dependency issues, inter agency working and the benefits system would be an advantage.
· Experience of working with adults with complex needs.
· Confident in the use of Microsoft IT Packages.
· SVQ 3 Social Service and Health Care or willingness to work towards this.
The post is subject to satisfactory references (one current or most recent employer and one character) and membership of the PVG (Adult) Scheme. Daily use of a roadworthy, appropriately insured car is required.
Benefits:
· Mileage allowance at maximum HMRC rate.
· 35 days/year annual leave and public holiday allowance.
· Competitive salary range.
· Opportunity and support to gain recognised workplace qualifications.
· Free on-site parking.
. Blue Light Card Eligibility.
· Job Type: Permanent Full-time (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,013.00 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Casual dress</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
</ul>
Application question(s):
<ul>
<li>Do you have daily use of a legal, roadworthy and appropriately insured car?</li>
<li>Whilst not required for recruitment purposes as training will be provided, do you have an SVQ in Social Care or a similar qualification suitable for working in an outreach setting?</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Outreach support or similar related: 1 year (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Licence/Certification:
<ul>
<li>Driving Licence (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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