Homeless Support Worker

White Knight Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Homeless Support Worker to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. In this key role, you will manage your own caseload and help clients achieve their goals through personalized support plans. While experience is preferred, a genuine concern for homelessness is essential. Responsibilities include community outreach, appointment support, and skill-building to enhance clients' independence. A supportive and collaborative work environment awaits you.

Benefits

Opportunities to make a meaningful difference

Training and professional opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role is not essential, but passion for helping homeless individuals is required.
• Interest in homelessness and related issues is crucial.
• Knowledge of supporting individuals with drug/alcohol and/or mental health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on a one-to-one basis in the community.
• Create achievable support plans by identifying needs.
• Build rapport with clients and connect them to necessary services and appointments.
• Help clients improve practical skills, such as budgeting and house management.

Skills

Passion for working with homeless individuals

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Knowledge of mental health issues

Job description

Homeless Support Worker – Bournemouth
Location: Working in areas in and around Bournemouth
Pay: £12.24 p/h
Work Type: Zero Hour Contract, shifts can be a mixture of early, lates and nights.
Valid Driving License and access to a car is highly desirable

One of our clients are looking for experienced Support Workers. This is a new service that will be opening in the new year, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team’s setup! You will be working with people who are experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping who are facing many challenges. This is a key role in which you will be supporting clients and helping them progress and achieve their goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will have your own caseload of clients to support and will work with them on a one-to-one basis out in the community.
• You will identify their needs by listening to them and putting together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them.
• Linking in with outreach workers and other agencies to build rapport and trust with clients who are homeless in preparation for them getting their own accommodation.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and act as a link for the clients to engage in services with the aim to improve their physical and mental health.
• Helping to improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework and managing a tenancy.
• Working in accordance with the health and safety regulations and all policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Previous experience within a similar role is not essential, however you must have a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless.
• Having an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues.
• Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental health issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
• Training and professional opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with vulnerable people e.g people suffering from homelessness or mental health issues?
• Do you have access to your own car?

Experience:

• Support: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced Adult & Child DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
• UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Apply now if you are interested in giving back to the community and want to make a difference!