Supported Housing Worker

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in London seeks a Temporary Supported Housing Worker to assist clients transitioning from homelessness. You will provide vital support and manage relationships with partner agencies to help clients stabilize in their accommodations. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Support from a dedicated Hays consultant

Free training and development

Onsite training by the site manager

Pension contributions of up to 3%

CV writing support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous work with socially excluded individuals.
• Team experience in social care settings.
• Experience with complex needs and challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and support clients to maintain accommodation.
• Develop relationships with partner agencies for multi-agency support.
• Maintain accurate records of all client interactions.

Skills

Experience with socially excluded people

Teamwork in social or health care setting

Working with people with complex needs

Personal experience of homelessness

Driving license for work

Job description

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Your new company
You will have the opportunity to work with a well-established charity supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in society. The service is for people who have a recent history of homelessness who are moving on from first stage accommodation. These clients have led complex lives and may have experienced, or still be experiencing, trauma, mental ill-health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and may be involved with diverse service providers.
Your new role
Role: Temporary Supported Housing WorkerStart: ASAPEnd: 31/08/2025Pay: Approx. £12.94 per hourMonday to Friday 9am-5pm
The Support Worker is expected to hold day to day responsibility for managing referrals, assessing and supporting clients in a way that allows them to maintain accommodation and make positive changes in their life. You are expected to develop effective and productive relationships with key partner agencies that facilitate production of multi-agency support planning. The Worker is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all client interactions.
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous work with socially excluded people
• Working as part of a team in a social or health care setting
• Working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Personal experience of homelessness or social exclusion
• Have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes

What you'll get in return

• Support of a dedicated Hays consultant
• Free training and development
• Onsite training by the site manager
• Pension contributions of up to 3%
• CV writing
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What you need to do now
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