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More about your role 

Reporting to the Assistant Services Manager, the Complex Needs Support Worker will play a key role in the delivery of effective and quality services to stakeholders in line with contractual and legal requirements. 

As well ensuring customers receive high quality guidance and support, you will also ensure the accurate recording of information and safeguarding of customers on a daily basis.

This role operates a rolling rota with 3 x 12 hour shifts. In addition, you will work 1 weekend in 5.

More about you 

You will have a customer focussed approach and be responsible for the daily assessment of new customers. This will include explaining tenancy conditions, rent payment arrangements and any scheme policies and procedures. 

In addition to complying with data protection legislation, you will escalate incidents that may arise. Handling of calls from stakeholders (both internal and external) and ensuring administration is up to date is also an integral part of the role.

We will expect you to act as a representative for the Service and build strong relationships with multi disciplinary organiastions.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.  

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a similar role,
• Good time management skills,
• Stakeholder engagement,
• Excellent communication skills,
• IT Skills.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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