Housing Support Project Worker for Homelessness Recovery

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Recruitment is currently partnering with a local authority in Ilford to support adults with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping. Two temporary Project Worker positions offer 37.5 hours weekly, on a Monday-Sunday rota with 08:00-16:00 or 14:00-22:00 shifts, for ~2-3 months with possible extension.

The role focuses on caseload management, needs and risk assessments, safeguarding, and practical housing support to help clients move towards stable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs and homelessness in a hostel environment.
• Experience holding a high-need caseload.
• Experience completing needs and risk assessments and support plans.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 8-9 key clients and carry out key working responsibilities.
• Complete comprehensive needs and risk assessments, risk management and support plans.
• Ensure the building is free of slips and trips meeting Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure new clients are made to feel comfortable and are given appropriate information.
• Carry out weekly/daily flat inspections for the residents at the service.
• Interview and assess referrals to ensure the criteria is met.
• Support clients to identify opportunities for move-on and make appropriate referrals.
• Work with clients to identify activities that they would like to take part in.
• Run activities in response to client needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and addressing immediate needs are paramount to service delivery.
• Complete incident reports and raise to hostel manager.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Homelessness support

Job description

Central Recruitment is currently partnering with a local authority in Ilford to support adults with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping. Two temporary Project Worker positions offer 37.5 hours weekly, on a Monday-Sunday rota with 08:00-16:00 or 14:00-22:00 shifts, for ~2-3 months with possible extension.

The role focuses on caseload management, needs and risk assessments, safeguarding, and practical housing support to help clients move towards stable accommodation.