Floating Support Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Floating Support Worker in East London. This role offers the chance to provide practical and emotional support to women facing disadvantages such as homelessness and housing instability. You will be responsible for conducting needs assessments, supporting accommodation efforts, and providing housing advice. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable adults and a strong understanding of welfare benefits. This temporary position is set for approximately 2 months at £20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience managing risk and delivering structured casework.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Commitment to trauma‑informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete needs and risk assessments and create personalised support plans.
• Support women to maintain tenancies or secure suitable accommodation.
• Provide housing advice, benefits support, budgeting and debt guidance.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable adults with homelessness or housing‑related needs

Strong understanding of housing pathways

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Floating Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, housing instability, financial hardship, and wellbeing needs. This role is ideal for someone experienced in supporting vulnerable adults towards independence and stable accommodation.

Location: East London

Contract: Temporary (approx. 2 months, potential to extend)

Hours: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm / 9am-5pm / 10am-6pm)

Pay: £20 per hour (Umbrella)

Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Complete needs and risk assessments and create personalised support plans
• Support women to maintain tenancies or secure suitable accommodation
• Provide housing advice, benefits support, budgeting and debt guidance
• Make referrals to housing teams, wellbeing services, legal services, and community resources
• Maintain accurate case notes and records in line with safeguarding standards
• Attend multi-agency meetings and advocate for service users when required

Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with homelessness or housing‑related needs
• Strong understanding of housing pathways, tenancy sustainment, and welfare benefits
• Experience managing risk and delivering structured casework
• Confident multi‑agency working and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and meet deadlines
• Good IT skills and commitment to trauma‑informed practice

Interested? Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.