Homeless Support Worker – Urgently Required
Our client, a reputable local authority, is urgently seeking an experienced Homeless Support Worker . The role will require a passionate individual with experience in providing practical and emotional support to rough sleepers.
Position: Homeless Support Worker
Period: 2 months with possible extension
Hours: 35 hours a week
Location: Essex
DBS: Enhanced (preferably on the update service)
Rate: £14 - £16ph
Duties for this role will include:
- Providing a homeless outreach service in Essex by engaging and supporting rough sleepers which are mainly single homeless males
- Receiving referrals from Street Link and going out to verify them and signpost them to support services
- Providing information and advice on services available and assistance exploring housing options through the council
- Seeking resettlement and move on options for long term rough sleepers
- Conducting risk assessments and developing support plans, while managing a caseload of about 15
- Providing information and advice on available support services in order to help long term rough sleepers seek resettlement
- Managing a caseload, ensuring they are effectively supported and creating client centred support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments.
- Delivering a multi-agency approach in order to reduce rough sleeping within the council
- Identifying high complex needs clients with mental health issues or substance misuse issues and being able to signpost and refer them to the appropriate services
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience of lone working in a support work capacity
- You will have experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and able to work with challenging behaviour
- Up to date knowledge of Housing and Homelessness Legislation in addition to knowledge of criminal legislation
- Access to own vehicle with business insurance