Apprentice Caseworker

Senior Outreach Caseworker (HIU Lead)
Salary: £28,800 per annum pro rata (+£300 flexi working allowance and 45p/mile travelled)
Were looking for an experienced HIU lead to join British Red Cross to work on an innovative NHS programme that helps support people who access health care more than expected (High Intensity Use (HIU) Programme).
Due to the specific requirements of this role, there is a need to visit various locations, some of which are remote with no access to public transport, therefore you must have access to a vehicle which you are willing and able to use in conjunction with your duties or be eligible for transportation via the Access to Work Scheme.
36 days annual leave including bank holidays
6% pension contribution
Access to our dedicated staff discounts scheme (access to hundreds of discounts from online retailers to shopping vouchers to holiday providers). You may also be eligible to join a further national scheme with even more discounts.
A wide range of learning and development opportunities from role specific pathways to personal/leadership development and apprenticeships.
Ideally have previous outreach experience and understand visiting clients in their own home
Any planned care experience
Hold a full driving license and a vehicle to travel in
Youll work in the community to help identify and address unmet social needs that may be exacerbating physical and/or mental health
Youll help people with complex presentations including mental health, substance abuse, multiple long-term conditions and adverse traumatic experiences
Users are often suspicious of formality and offers of support, and your compassionate, authentic nature will help them access the help they need
help to lower stigma within the community and change mindsets and behaviours by building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, such as A&E departments, Community Mental Health Teams, GP surgeries, housing teams
You understand how the system works and how to help people falling through the gaps
Youve experience in person centred support planning and dynamic risk assessment
Youre strong, resilient and courageous, with a real appetite to help some of the most vulnerable people in our society