Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker) – Rough Sleepers Initiative

Embark on a Meaningful Career: Complex Needs Practitioner with Aquarius in Aylesbury

Are you a compassionate and driven individual with a passion for empowering those facing significant challenges? This Complex Needs Practitioner role within the Rough Sleepers Initiative at Aquarius presents a compelling opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness and complex needs. Aquarius, a respected charity dedicated to overcoming the harm caused by substance misuse and gambling, offers a supportive environment for you to thrive and grow your career.

This role is an integral part of the 'One Recovery Buckinghamshire' (ORB) partnership, a collaborative effort with Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust) and Build on Belief, ensuring integrated and comprehensive support across the county.

What You'll Do:

• Engage proactively with rough sleepers and individuals at risk of homelessness, providing holistic support.
• Address a range of complex needs, including substance use, mental and physical health, relationships, and community integration.
• Empower clients to secure stable accommodation and access vital health and social care services.
• Foster collaborative relationships with statutory bodies, voluntary agencies, housing providers, and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver tailored psychosocial interventions as part of a caring, multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of client progress and outcomes.
• Offer flexible outreach support across community settings.

Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to helping vulnerable individuals rebuild their lives and achieve greater stability and wellbeing. This is a role where you will see the positive outcomes of your efforts.
• Professional Development: The role encourages a commitment to achieving NVQ Level 3 if you don't already possess it, demonstrating Aquarius's investment in your growth.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a multi-disciplinary team and a strong multi-agency partnership, offering invaluable experience in coordinated care and networking.
• Varied Experience: The nature of working with complex needs and across different settings ensures a dynamic and constantly evolving role, broadening your skillset.
• Reputable Organisation: Join Aquarius, a subsidiary of the recently formed Waythrough organisation, which brings together the strengths of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, a substantial and experienced entity in the third sector.
• Commitment to Diversity: Aquarius actively encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of substance misuse or recovery, and from minoritised ethnic communities, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

• Experience is Key: Proven experience in supporting rough sleepers or individuals with complex needs, particularly those affected by substance misuse, is essential.
• Qualifications or Equivalent Experience: While a qualification in health/social care, youth/community work, or a related field is advantageous, significant relevant experience will be highly valued.
• Resilience and Flexibility: The ability to work independently, with energy, confidence, and a flexible approach, is crucial for success in outreach and community-based work.
• Communication Prowess: Excellent communication, record-keeping, and report-writing skills are vital for effective client support and inter-agency collaboration.
• Commitment to Outreach: A genuine dedication to multi-agency working and providing essential outreach support is a core requirement of this role.
• Rolling Recruitment: Be aware that this is a rolling recruitment process, meaning applications are reviewed and interviews conducted as they are received.

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be a catalyst for positive change. If you are motivated by helping others and possess the skills and dedication required, we encourage you to explore this rewarding opportunity.