Project Worker

Morgan Hunt; Brentford; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan Hunt is seeking a compassionate Project Worker to support people experiencing homelessness and help them move towards a more positive future. You will provide person-centred support, assist with access to housing, welfare benefits and services, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for clients.

You will conduct client assessments, inductions and key-working sessions, develop and review individual support plans, liaise with external agencies, and contribute to the daily running

Formación

• Experience supporting people to identify personal goals and make positive changes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Good administrative and IT skills with ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical, emotional, and personal support to clients experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges.
• Carry out client assessments, inductions and regular key-working sessions.
• Develop and review individual support plans with clients in collaboration with them.
• Support clients to access housing, welfare benefits, healthcare, and other services.
• Liaise with external agencies and local authorities to ensure appropriate support.
• Assist with risk assessments, crisis intervention and challenging situations.
• Encourage independence and participation in the wider community.
• Support day-to-day running of the service including reception duties and incident response.
• Maintain accurate client records and housing management tasks.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

IT literacy

Descripción del empleo

Project Worker

Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness and helping them make positive changes in their lives?

Looking for a dedicated and compassionate Project Worker to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, building relationships and providing practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of complex needs.

The Role

As a Project Worker, you will play an important role in supporting clients to work towards their personal goals, build independence and move towards a more positive future.

You will be responsible for providing person-centred support, helping clients access the services they need and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the project.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical, emotional and personal support to clients experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges.
• Carrying out client assessments, inductions and regular key-working sessions.
• Working collaboratively with clients to develop and review individual support plans.
• Supporting clients to access housing, welfare benefits, healthcare and other relevant services.
• Liaising with external agencies, local authorities and voluntary organisations to ensure clients receive appropriate support.
• Supporting clients with risk assessments, crisis intervention and challenging situations.
• Encouraging independence, positive engagement and participation in the wider community.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the service, including reception duties and responding to incidents.
• Maintaining accurate client records and completing administrative and housing management tasks.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and positive environment for everyone using the service.

About You

We are looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic and genuinely passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting people to identify personal goals and make positive changes.
• Experience dealing with complex situations and supporting individuals with multiple needs.
• An understanding of homelessness, rough sleeping and the challenges faced by people who are vulnerably housed.
• A non-judgemental and person-centred approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Good administrative and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

Working Requirements

The role involves working flexibly on a shift rota, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year.

If you are passionate about supporting people, building meaningful relationships and helping individuals work towards a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.