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Secondment/fixed term opportunity for up to 2 years due to funding. The aim of the Community Connector Service is to reduce feelings of social isolation and loneliness and to increase confidence and ability to access community-based.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting individuals who have progressed in their recovery from alcohol and/or substance misuse and are experiencing loneliness or isolation
Identifying realistic goals that will enable clients to access community opportunities within their local community
Providing support to individuals to achieve their goals e.g. accompanying them to groups/activities/volunteering for a short period of time until they feel confident to participate independently
Supporting clients in overcoming barriers to accessing services related to housing, education, health and other essential needs
Helping individuals develop practical life skills, including effective scheduling of appointments, self-advocacy and prioritisation of support needs
Enabling individuals to strengthen their social networks, access community resources and maintain long term recovery
Requirements:
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation
Excellent IT skills
Extensive experience of working face to face in a Social Care or community setting ideally holding a case load
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Extensive knowledge or personal lived experience of the challenges faced by individuals affected by substance and/or alcohol misuse and those in recovery
Understanding of those experiencing poor mental health or lacking in confidence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
Flexible to meet the needs of the client including occasional evening and weekend work
Car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City