Project Specialist

Colbern Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited in Northampton is seeking an experienced Rough Sleep Support Worker to provide outreach and housing-related support to rough sleepers identified in North Northamptonshire. You will work on-site five days a week, deliver timely, person-centred interventions, and collaborate with partner agencies to prevent homelessness.

Applicants should have Enhanced DBS, a valid UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in housing or care related roles.
• Ability to engage and support vulnerable clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of housing and homelessness issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide street outreach and support to rough sleepers as needed.
• Engage, build trust and motivate clients to access housing and support.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary interventions with partners.
• Provide housing-related support to former rough sleepers.
• Maintain accurate case files and records using IT systems.
• Work across North Northamptonshire with statutory and voluntary partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Teamwork

Empathy

Advocacy

IT skills

Job description

Rough Sleep Support Worker

Northampton

Contract

£25.32 per hour PAYE or £34.75 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Rough Sleep Support Worker

Enhanced DBS requested.

Valid UK Licence and Access to vehicle required.

On site 5 days per week.

Contribute to achieving the overarching aim of the Council's Rough Sleeping Service to ensure rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire is rare, brief and non-recurring through the provision of timely, effective and multi-disciplinary interventions.

Provide a responsive, robust, and adaptable street outreach service by conducting regular street outreach sessions to ensure all rough sleepers identified / reported are effectively supported as required. Engage, build trust and motivate rough sleepers requiring housing and related support, taking a creative, strengths-based, and person-centred approach to building and developing professional relationships.

Help to identify the circumstances that lead to people rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire and work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners to maximise opportunities for early intervention and homeless prevention, delivering a holistic multi-disciplinary package of specialist housing and related support services.

Provide housing related support to former rough sleepers temporarily accommodated by North Northamptonshire Council in order that they are provided the best opportunity to sustain their accommodation and not experience repeat homelessness.

This role will be based across North Northamptonshire

Experience of working / volunteering in housing or care related post providing support to vulnerable customers

Practical experience of assessment, providing support, key working and advocacy with persons/groups requiring support

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A good understanding and awareness of housing and homelessness issues

A good understanding and knowledge of the main causes of rough sleeping, the barriers that people face when trying to access accommodation and support services

Working knowledge of the welfare benefits available to single homeless people

Ability to form and develop professional and effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and service users and work effectively and enthusiastically as part of a team

The ability to work with vulnerable people in difficult situations and handle challenging behaviour

Excellent listening and interviewing skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate people to improve themselves and/or others

A skilled problem-solver and negotiator with an organised and imaginative approach to work and the ability to manage difficult and sensitive situations

Ability to work well under pressure, on own initiative, and manage and prioritise workload

IT and keyboard skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and maintain accurate records and case files

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer