Homeless Support Worker

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

Job summary

Eine etablierte Organisation sucht einen engagierten Fallmanager, um Klienten in schwierigen Lebenslagen zu unterstützen. Diese abwechslungsreiche Rolle umfasst die individuelle Betreuung von Klienten, das Führen von Risikoanalysen und die Entwicklung von Unterstützungsplänen. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, direkt mit Menschen zu arbeiten, die Hilfe benötigen, und deren Lebensqualität zu verbessern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für soziale Gerechtigkeit haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben anderer ausüben möchten, ist diese Position ideal für Sie. Nutzen Sie die Chance, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten und einen Unterschied zu machen.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Umgang mit Klienten und Unterstützung in der Wohnungssuche.
• Kenntnisse in der Risikoanalyse und personenzentrierter Unterstützung.

Responsibilities

• Führen von Bedarfsanalysen und Erstellen individueller Unterstützungspläne.
• Unterstützung der Klienten bei der Wohnungssuche und finanziellen Angelegenheiten.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Selbstmotivation

Teamarbeit

Krisenmanagement

Tools

Client Management System

Job description

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Range of shift times 09:00-20:00
4 week rolling rota
1 in 4 Saturdays

Hampshire Social Inclusion Lot 2 - provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across three locations. Each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. This service also provides community support to individuals who are having difficulty maintaining their tenancy in their own accommodation in Fareham and Gosport.

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 as well as preventing evictions.

Although this can be a challenging role, it’s also very rewarding. You’ll gain a variety of experiences from running client activities to life skills projects. If you love working with people and making a difference, then please apply.

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

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

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
• This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
• This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
• This role will require you to work evenings and/or weekends
• This role will require you to lone work

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients
• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
• Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
• 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.