Assistant Support Worker - End Homelessness (Lambeth)

Thames Reach Charity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement and benefits

Pension

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Other employee discounts

Job summary

Thames Reach in London is seeking an Assistant Support Worker for the Lambeth High Street team. The role involves working with residents in hostels, developing personalised support plans, and helping clients access health, substance misuse, and life skills services.

You will conduct risk and needs assessments, coordinate with councils, and help clients move on within set timeframes. We value commitment, compassion, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Outcome focussed
• Organised and efficient in your work
• Excellent at communicating and problem solving
• Confident in supporting clients and engage with a range of partners
• Committed to developing your knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct Risk Assessments, Needs Assessments and move-on plans with clients in the service
• Liaise with external agencies and councils to ensure clients are receiving appropriate support
• Increase numbers of client engagements and moving out within a set timeframe
• Ensure the environment is safe, healthy, and reflective of our ethos and supports our clients’ aims

Job description

Thames Reach in London is seeking an Assistant Support Worker for the Lambeth High Street team. The role involves working with residents in hostels, developing personalised support plans, and helping clients access health, substance misuse, and life skills services.

You will conduct risk and needs assessments, coordinate with councils, and help clients move on within set timeframes. We value commitment, compassion, and clear communication.