Lead Practitioner - Housing First & Complex Needs Support

Turning Point Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homelessness service provider in the UK is looking for a Lead Practitioner to enhance their Housing First service. The role focuses on supporting people with complex needs in securing and sustaining permanent housing. Candidates should have experience in direct support for individuals facing challenges like mental health and substance use. The position offers extensive training, career development, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing a person-centered approach and collaboration with partner agencies.

Benefits

Salary Matching within pay points

123 Learning and development courses

Pension Scheme with employer contribution 4%

35 holiday/public holidays days' per year

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with individuals with complex needs.
• IT skills are required for all vacancies.
• Ability to lead and support colleagues in practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support to clients.
• Lead by example and model trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.
• Support customers in sustaining their permanent accommodation.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and work with partner agencies.
• Champion harm reduction and positive risk-taking.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Hands-on support

Calm and non-judgmental approach

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

A leading homelessness service provider in the UK is looking for a Lead Practitioner to enhance their Housing First service. The role focuses on supporting people with complex needs in securing and sustaining permanent housing. Candidates should have experience in direct support for individuals facing challenges like mental health and substance use. The position offers extensive training, career development, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing a person-centered approach and collaboration with partner agencies.