Progression Coach
Homeless | 1 N4 |£15.88 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 2-3 months | Job Ref: BD9253 | Posted: 01/09/2025
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach, to work in the Haringey area. The 24/7 supported accommodation supports adults with complex needs who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering early (8AM - 4PM, 8AM - 5PM & 8AM - 5:30PM) and late (2:30PM - 10:30PM & 3:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts. You will be required to work every other weekend. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months. The pay rate is £14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay, totalling £15.88 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of 4 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in personalised Support Plans that promote wellbeing, recovery, and successful move-on
- Complete ongoing risk and needs assessments
- Work within a psychologically informed environment to facilitate change and support clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs
- Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of clients
- Ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the clients to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on
- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities and client involvement opportunities
- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
- Complete reports following serious incidents and submit to appropriate manager
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working with clients with mental health and or drug/alcohol dependency issues
- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
- Ability to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients
- Experience working in partnership with multi agency teams, including social workers, drug/alcohol support services and mental health professionals
- Confidence working in a psychologically informed environment
- Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
- Understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality in relation to work and maintaining professional boundaries
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across diverse cultures and backgrounds
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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