Rough Sleep Support Worker

Essential Employment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Rough Sleep Support Worker in Walsall on a temporary contract. The role pays £22.36ph PAYE and involves frontline support for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them access accommodation and services.

The successful candidate will work with vulnerable clients, build rapport, and deliver person-centred support while liaising with partner agencies and maintaining records to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering frontline support to vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work with partner agencies and recordkeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to individuals experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping.
• Help clients access accommodation and support services.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Front-line support

Job description

Rough Sleep Support Worker needed in Walsall

This is a temporary contract and the rate is £22.36ph PAYE

The reference number is: RQ1795003

The successful candidate will provide front-line support to individuals experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, helping them to access accommodation, support services and pathways towards greater independence.

They will work directly with vulnerable clients, building positive relationships and delivering person-centred support to address a range of housing and wellbeing needs. The role requires a compassionate and resilient individual who can work effectively with people facing complex challenges, liaise with partner agencies, maintain accurate records and contribute to positive outcomes for service users. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to work independently in a busy, customer-focused environment while supporting individuals to sustain accommodation and improve their quality of life.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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