Rough Sleepers Recovery Coordinator

Overview:
**Join Our Team as a Homeless Recovery Coordinator.**

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing substance misuse and homelessness? Are you ready to work for an organisation that puts service users first and believes in the power of compassion and bold solutions? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

**About Us**:
At Change Grow Live, we're more than just a charity; we're a community dedicated to improving the lives of our service users. We provide unwavering support and respect in a safe and caring environment, treating each individual as a unique person with distinct needs. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily in our aim to help people change their lives, grow as individuals, and reach their full potential.

The Tower Hamlets Team is not just a group of professionals working together; they are a close-knit community with a shared vision. They thrive on collaboration, innovative solutions, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving challenges presented by substance misuse and homelessness.

Their work extends beyond the boundaries of their roles, as they actively engage with the local authority, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to foster stronger partnerships and ensure that the community's well-being remains at the forefront of their efforts.

In an ever-changing and demanding field, the Tower Hamlets Multi-Disciplinary Team remains resolute in their commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of those they serve. Their passion and dedication are the driving forces behind their continued success in delivering critical support, guidance, and hope to those in need.

**When**: We're eager to welcome the right people to our team as soon as possible.

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_s is a 12 month fixed term contract._
- 12 month secondment would be considered._

**Responsibilities**:

- Our Tower Hamlets team is a group of dedicated professionals who share a deep passion for their work. Committed to serving the community and making a positive impact, this team is driven by a common purpose: to support individuals facing substance misuse and homelessness in Tower Hamlets.
- Our team come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. From substance misuse counsellors to social workers, specialist Doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, outreach workers, and administrative staff, each member of the team plays a unique and vital role in achieving their mission.
- What unites this team is their unwavering commitment to providing holistic care and support to service users. They understand that each individual they encounter has a distinct story and set of needs, and they approach their work with compassion, empathy, and a determination to find solutions.
- Their day-to-day interactions with service users are marked by genuine care and a strong belief in the potential for positive change. They don't just see individuals as cases; they see them as people with dreams, struggles, and aspirations. This perspective drives the team to go above and beyond to ensure that the right interventions are delivered at the right time, tailored to meet the unique needs of each service user.
- **About the Role**:

- In your role as a Homeless Recovery Coordinator, you will:
- Establish effective communication and referral pathways for individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies.
- Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings to support links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets, and mutual aid.
- Collaborate closely with the local authority, the health and social care sector, partners, and any provisions linked to homelessness to improve joint working.
- Liaise with other services involved in the care and support of individuals to ensure the appropriate and secure transfer of all care needs.
- Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out-of-area individuals, including referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service.
- Enhance partnership working with primary care, mental health services, housing, and other voluntary organisations supporting rough sleepers.
- Ensure there are culturally appropriate interventions for hard-to-reach individuals from the Eastern European and Sub-Saharan African rough sleeping communities.
- Utilise networks and pathways to broker support from strategic partnerships and other providers.
- Ensure continuity of care for those moving out of the area.
- Hold cases for a minimum of 4-6 weeks following a transition to ensure the service user moves between the two services successfully.

**About You**:
To excel in this role, you should:

- Focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse.
- Have some experience in engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutio