Social Worker in Homeless Intervention Team

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Worcestershire is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Homeless Intervention Team. This vital role involves supporting vulnerable young people aged 16-17 who are homeless or at risk. The team collaborates with families to explore housing options and aid the development of independent living skills. Candidates should exhibit resilience and a strong understanding of youth homelessness issues. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required.
• Strong understanding of homelessness issues among youth.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support 16-17 year old young people facing homelessness.
• Assess accommodation options and develop independent living skills.
• Work with families to ensure safe living conditions.

Skills

Resilience

Relationship Building

Understanding of Youth Issues

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker in Homeless Intervention Team

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Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Social Worker - Homeless Intervention Team (HIT)

Salary: £32,654 - £40,476 per annum (plus £4,000 market forces*)

37 Hours per Week

Location: County Hall

Team: Homeless Intervention Team (HIT)

Permanent

The Role:

The Homeless Intervention Team is a dedicated team working with 16 and 17 year old young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless within the next 56 days. The team comprises of 2 Social Workers and 2 Specialist family Support Workers. The focus of the work is to support the young people to remain at or return home to live with their families where it is safe for them to do so.

Where young people are unable to remain living at home we explore with them and their families their accommodation options and undertake assessments to identify areas where they may require support to develop their independent living skills to ensure a positive move on into appropriate accommodation. Many of the young people we work with have experiences trauma in their childhood and have additional vulnerabilities and are often hard to reach young people. The team support young people through assessment, as Children in Need and also in some case as Looked After Children.

If you are someone who: Shares our passion for working with 16 and 17 year old young people and their families and has a determination to achieve positive outcomes for them Is tenacious, persistent, resilient and excellent at developing positive relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies. Has an understanding of the issues young people have who are faced with homelessness. Understands the legislation relating to homeless young people. Then the Homeless Intervention Team may well be for you!

For further information please contact: (Kimberley Potter)

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
  
  
  

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
  
  
  

Application Closing Date: 22/06/2025

Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing

• Terms and conditions apply
  
  
  

Attached documents

JDPS - WCC Social Worker.docx

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