POSITION: AIMS FAMILY MENTOR
LOCATION: FLINT
HOURS: 40 HOURS PER WEEK
SALARY: £26,208
We are seeking the right candidate to match our values of being Pioneering, Reliable, Compassionate and Knowledgeable. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role with a leading Health and Social Care Charity.
BENEFITS:
Working for Local Solutions, you can expect the following great benefits:
o Provide staff with an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), role depending.
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Blue Light Card
o Access to Medicash.
o Opportunity to utilise E-Learning and gain further knowledge and skills.
o Personal development promoted and funded apprenticeships available.
o Agile Working & Flexi time available with some roles.
o Up to 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.
o Enhanced annual leave, rising to 30 days plus 10 bank holidays.
o 20% discount off a Corporate Membership at Lifestyles Leisure Centres.
o Eye Care Voucher through Vision Express.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To provide a high quality and person-centred floating support service to Flintshire families who are or have experienced homelessness/ at risk of contract failure, by the delivery of targeted support packages, to empower families and build resilience to enable them to maintain contracts
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE WILL BE:
o Delivery of a floating support service, conducting continuous assessments to identify the support needs of the clients and to formulate appropriate person-centred support packages
o To effectively manage case load and own time management
o To have up to date knowledge of current legislation and policies to ensure information being provided to clients is appropriate and accurate
o To deliver family housing, safety and tenancy sustainment skills in a way that empowers and promotes families to build resilience to manage accommodation effectively
o To signpost to relevant partner agencies
o To work collaboratively with other partner agencies
o To communicate safeguarding issues to the relevant colleagues and statutory bodies, where appropriate
o Identifying and record risks and formulate appropriate risk management plans, cascade any known risks or concerns to relevant persons
o To ensure use of good practice in risk management and lone working
o Responding to crisis intervention situations
o You will be based in our office in Flint however a full driver's licence and own vehicle is required
GENERAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
o A knowledge & understanding of providing support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge
o Experience of working with people with complex needs
o Experience in delivering person centred support within similar setting
o Maintain appropriate written and electronic case management records
o To be aware of and adhere to all Local Solutions policies
o To carry out other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested
ABOUT US
Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people's lives. Guided by our core values COMPASSIONATE, PIONEERING, RELIABLE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable social care solutions.