Housing Support Project Worker (Homelessness)

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Project Worker to support adults with complex needs in Ilford, within a temporary housing service. You will manage a caseload, carry out needs assessments, and support move-on plans, while ensuring safety and housing management duties are performed.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly on a rota across 08:00–16:00 or 14:00–22:00 shifts, for about 2–3 months with a possible extension.

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.
• Understanding safeguarding procedures.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and database recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 8-9 key clients and carry out key working responsibilities.
• Complete comprehensive needs and risk assessments and develop risk management and support plans.
• Ensure the building is free of slips and trips meeting Health and Safety requirements.
• Make new clients feel welcome and provide relevant information.
• Conduct weekly/daily flat inspections for residents.
• Screen referrals to ensure criteria are met and appropriate referrals are made.
• Support move-on opportunities and identify activities for clients.
• Run activities responsive to client needs and crises as needed.
• Prioritise safeguarding and immediate needs in service delivery.
• Complete incident reports and escalate to hostel manager.

Skills

Caseload management

Needs assessment

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database recording systems

Job description

Central Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Project Worker to support adults with complex needs in Ilford, within a temporary housing service. You will manage a caseload, carry out needs assessments, and support move-on plans, while ensuring safety and housing management duties are performed.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly on a rota across 08:00–16:00 or 14:00–22:00 shifts, for about 2–3 months with a possible extension.