Homelessness Engagement Worker

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within the Housing Inclusion Service for a dedicated Housing Engagement Worker. This role focuses on supporting vulnerable residents facing complex needs and rough sleeping, enabling them to access vital services and secure stable accommodation. Join a passionate team that collaborates with various stakeholders to create impactful support programs. If you're committed to making a difference in the community and have the skills to navigate complex situations, this role could be your next rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially those with complex needs.
• Ability to navigate housing services and support programs.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in accessing immigration advice and health services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide effective support programs.

Skills

Client Support

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Crisis Management

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Experience in Housing Services

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Inclusion Service for a committed, enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents experiencing complex needs and rough sleeping in the borough.

Reporting to the Rough Sleeping Coordinator, the successful applicant will work with a targeted group of clients with no recourse to public funds, often alongside alcohol or substance misuse dependency and other complex needs. As a Housing Engagement Worker, you will support these clients to access immigration advice, specialist treatment agencies, health providers, and relevant housing services.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide a holistic, targeted, and effective support program aimed at enabling people to secure and maintain settled accommodation.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Charlie Uddin at [e-mail]

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.