Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week working a rota, mostly 9-5 and 8-4 shifts including one weekend every 4 weeks
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Project Description
Gwynedd Council have commissioned a new Housing First project to operate across the county of Gwynedd, working with individuals and couples who are homeless and have complex needs such as mental health, substance use and criminal offending history. Housing First is based on the principle that people with chronic housing and support needs should be offered independent and permanent housing first with support built around their needs, rather than expecting people to access hostels or temporary accommodation and prove their housing ‘readiness’ before securing a permanent home. The project is expected to be operational by November 2024.
Mae Cyngor Gwynedd wedi comisiynu prosiect Tai yn Gyntaf newydd i weithredu ar draws Gwynedd, gan weithio gydag unigolion a chyplau sy’n ddigartref ac sydd ag anghenion cymhleth megis iechyd meddwl, defnyddio sylweddau a hanes o droseddu. Mae Tai yn Gyntaf yn seiliedig ar yr egwyddor y dylai pobl ag anghenion tai a chymorth cronig gael cynnig tai annibynnol a pharhaol yn gyntaf gyda chefnogaeth i’w hanghenion, yn hytrach na disgwyl i bobl gael gafael ar hostelau neu lety dros dro a phrofi eu bod yn ‘barod’ i gael llety cyn cael cartref parhaol. Disgwylir y bydd y prosiect ar waith erbyn mis Tachwedd 2024.
Purpose of Role
Responsibility for coordinating and providing a flexible person centred, solution focused service, applying an assertive engagement and positive risk-taking approach, in line with Housing First principles. Within legal, moral and ethical boundaries, Housing First provision focuses on the long-term goal of creating sustainable tenancies and maximising connectivity with the local community. This role will work in an outreach capacity with those service users who may primarily need support with their mental health, enabling service users to access the services and interventions they need to build their resilience, gain confidence, reduce harm and acquire the personal and social skills they need to meet their aspirations.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
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Closing date for this vacancy is 14th November 2024 at 09:00am.
The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464