Homelessness Prevention Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Worker to join a busy support service on a temporary basis with potential to extend. You will support individuals who are homeless or at risk, identifying needs, assessing risks, and arranging appropriate support in an office-based setting.

The role involves completing needs and risk assessments, signposting, maintaining records, and safeguarding. Strong communication and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Support homeless individuals to assess needs and risks.
• Provide guidance, signposting and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality.
• Work with partner services to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Job description

Contract: Temporary ongoing, with potential to extend

Start: ASAP

We are currently looking for a

Homelessness Prevention Worker to join a busy support service on a temporary basis, with the potential for the position to be extended.

About the role

You will support vulnerable individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping to identify their needs, assess risks and put appropriate support in place.

The role will involve:

• Supporting individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness


• Completing

needs and risk assessments

• Identifying vulnerabilities, risks and support needs


• Providing appropriate advice, guidance and signposting


• Working closely with individuals to help prevent homelessness and improve outcomes


• Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures

About you

You will need:

• Previous experience working within

homelessness, housing

• Experience completing

assessments and/or risk assessments

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and identifying their needs


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• A self-motivated and proactive approach


• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

Driving is not required, as this is an office based role

.

If you are available for an

ASAP start and have the relevant homelessness/housing experience, I would love to hear from you.