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Forest YMCA is one of the largest direct access hostels in North London. We provide accommodation and support for young people along with move on accommodation and housing for refugees. We have a newly refurbished restaurant & internet café, as well as a weights gym and spa suite. The Association also provides out of school care in the local borough and a youth club at our main site.
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Supported Housing Officer (Drug and Alcohol)
Salary: £22,000 pa • 37.5 hours per week • Ref: HR 392
Managing your own caseload of residents you will be able to draw upon your past experience as a support worker in a low-medium needs hostel. You will provide
advice and support on a 1-2-1 basis to clients on education and training, welfare benefits and resettlement.
You will draw upon your counseling qualification to provide either CBT or 12 step based counseling to individuals and groups regarding the affects of alcohol and drugs,
along with preparing individuals for submission to CDAT and other addiction agencies. You should be able to prepare and distribute relevant literature to residents and provide education programs where requested. You will also be able to undertake assessments and support plans and have a basic knowledge of Supporting People and the QAF framework having had significant previous experience of providing 1-2-1 support to clients.
Closing date for applications is Friday 9 July 2010
For an application pack please email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 0845 055 0261 quoting the reference HR392.
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Forest YMCA is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered charity no. 803442