Job Description

Role: Senior Caseworker

Based: Bexley

Rate: £17 ph PAYE or £22 umb

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temp to FTC until June 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday - 9am 5pm

Our client is looking for a Senior Caseworker to be part of the Skills and Employment team providing a high-level service to people with complex needs, specifically those with history of substance misuse. You will be working collaboratively with the Pier Road Bexley project partnerships consisting of police, health services, local authorities, and specialist providers to work jointly to address root causes of substance misuse.

Synopsis of Duties

• Working in partnership with Pier Road staff, to identify and receive appropriate referrals to the project.
• Being responsible for an ongoing caseload of clients, regularly reviewing progress and applying case management skills to provide a personalised service and meet all set objectives.
• Carrying out comprehensive initial assessments with clients to produce realistic individual action plans which are regularly reviewed and updated, providing challenge and encouragement to think differently about their barriers and make progress.
• Organising and deliver one-to-one and group activities to prepare clients for employment and to achieve their goals; this may include careers guidance, personal development, confidence building, disclosure, interview techniques and employability skills.
• Actively supporting clients to navigate and access provision and support available across Bexley making appropriate referrals to specialist support services where required.
• Leading on the development and maintenance of strong links with external agencies, landlords, employers and potential work placement hosts to open up opportunities, sharing with colleagues and supporting clients to take up opportunities.
• Supervising and supporting Peer Advisor/s working on the project and allocating tasks according to their ability and capacity; also providing support for Caseworkers where required.
• Overseeing and working effectively with the projects database and paper records as required; recording accurate information, activity and outcomes in line with the contract requirements and timescales. Comply with security and data protection protocols required by the project.
• Attending and contributing to all relevant meetings as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Substantial experience and a strong track record of working successfully with socially excluded unemployed people with support needs relating to alcohol and substance use and supporting them to move into sustainable employment and progress within work.
• Experience of delivering successful one-to-one and group employment activities, applying a creative approach to planning programmes, workshops and activities.
• Significant experience of managing a caseload of clients presenting with support needs and achieving set objectives for employment outcomes.
• Experience of supervising or managing volunteers and/or paid staff.
• Relevant substance awareness qualification
• DBS on the update service
• Available immediately

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.