Homeless Hostel Project Worker: West London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading homelessness charity in London as a Homeless Hostel Project Worker, where you will support individuals facing complex needs, including mental health and substance dependency issues. This role is pivotal in aiding clients' progression to independent living through effective case management and collaboration with specialist agencies. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and have relevant experience, this opportunity offers a meaningful career path in a supportive environment. Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and fostering independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hostel or supported housing setting.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and income maximisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of up to 8 clients with high support needs.
• Providing tenancy sustainment and welfare benefit advice.

Skills

Keyworking experience

Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits

Experience with mental health issues

Experience with substance abuse

Job description

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Homeless Hostel Project Worker: West London, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

A leading homelessness charity in London has approached Morgan Hunt to recruit a Homeless Hostel Project Worker for their complex needs homeless hostel in West London. The service supports men and women experiencing homelessness, focusing on housing, mental health, substance dependency, and physical health issues. The role involves supporting clients who have recently been rough sleeping and have complex needs, aiding their progression to independent living.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience in a hostel or supported housing setting, ideally with clients with a history of homelessness
• Keyworking experience with clients with diverse support needs including homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, and offending histories
• Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits and income maximisation
• An enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or registered with the online update service

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a caseload of up to 8 clients with high support needs, including substance misuse, mental health, dual diagnosis, physical health issues, and offending histories
• Updating and developing well-being plans
• Providing tenancy sustainment, housing, and welfare benefit advice
• Liaising with specialist agencies on behalf of clients regarding support issues

If interested, please contact us immediately.

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