Homeless Recovery Worker

Two Saints; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in providing essential support to vulnerable adults facing homelessness. This role focuses on case management, empowering clients to achieve their goals while ensuring their safety and well-being. You will work closely with local authorities and various agencies to create a supportive environment that fosters independence and resilience. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess strong communication skills, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and help transform lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of clients is desirable.
• Knowledge of housing regulations and benefits system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead case management and support clients in achieving their goals.
• Engage with local authorities and agencies for client support.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage client records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Crisis management

Teamwork

Interest in homelessness issues

Education

N/A

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

West Berkshire Homeless Service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each tailored to meet the needs of the clients.

Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living.

If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!

JOB PURPOSE

To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals.
2. To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments.
3. To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis.
4. To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification.
5. To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients.
6. To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service.
7. To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits.
8. To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
9. To support clients in trauma-informed and psychologically informed ways.
10. To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure.
11. To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures.
12. To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided).
13. To work confidently and efficiently when lone working.
14. To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR.
15. To maintain confidentiality.
16. To represent the organisation in a professional manner.
17. To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
2. This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle.
3. This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites.
4. This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis.
5. This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends.
6. This role will require you to lone work.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
2. Clear verbal and written English.
3. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
4. Confident and assertive manner.
5. Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own.
6. Effective team working.
7. Ability to respond calmly to crisis.
8. Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations.
9. Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Experience of managing a caseload of clients.
2. Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery.
3. Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs.
4. Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client-led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individuals’ skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion.

We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset.

We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.