Care Leaver Housing & Prevention Advisor

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Homeless Prevention Support Worker to co-manage a small caseload, keeping the Care Leaver at the centre of assessment, planning and support. You will complete needs assessments and develop a housing support plan, reviewing progress and liaising with social workers and housing colleagues.

The role includes advocacy to ensure needs are met and housing is secured or maintained, addressing debts, behaviour, substance use and mental health in collaboration with

Responsibilities

• Co-manage a small caseload for Care Leavers, ensuring assessment, planning and support centres on the young person.
• Complete needs assessments and develop a housing support plan; review progress and liaise with social workers, personal advisers and housing colleagues.

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking a Homeless Prevention Support Worker to co-manage a small caseload, keeping the Care Leaver at the centre of assessment, planning and support. You will complete needs assessments and develop a housing support plan, reviewing progress and liaising with social workers and housing colleagues.

The role includes advocacy to ensure needs are met and housing is secured or maintained, addressing debts, behaviour, substance use and mental health in collaboration with