Adults Social Worker - Housing - Enfield - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Enfield. This role focuses on providing critical support to Housing First Tenants with complex needs, ensuring their successful integration into society and access to long-term accommodation. As part of the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Project, you will work collaboratively with a diverse support team, utilizing your extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and experience in mental health and addiction. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Provide support for integration into society and crisis intervention.
• Foster a multi-agency approach to support tenants.

Skills

Knowledge of Care Act (2014)

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)

Experience with Mental Health and Addiction

Education

Level 3 Social Work Qualification

Job description

Adults Social Worker – Housing – Enfield

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Adults Social Worker within Housing for our client based in Enfield and surrounding areas.

Enfield Council Housing have an exciting opening for an Experienced Level 3 Social Worker (Adults) to work within the Street Homeless Accommodation Service.

The service provides in-reach support to Housing First Tenants with a history of rough sleeping with high complex needs and circumstances living in a one-bed or shared property within the borough of Enfield, as part of the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Protect (RSAP).

The social worker will be required to work as part of a support team, which includes support staff and welfare, debt, and employment advisors. You will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983). Knowledge and experience of working with Mental Health and Addiction would be essential in this post.

• Undertaking needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Providing intensive support with integration into society and crisis intervention where proportionate and appropriate.
• Fostering a multi-agency approach to the support.
• Supporting the sustainment of tenants and progression to suitable and longer-term accommodation, reducing returns to the street.
• The Enfield RSAP will offer accommodation to up to 20 Housing First Tenants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.