Project Worker - Complex Needs

Location: City of Westminster

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our is currently recruiting for a Project Worker to work in the Westminster area at a service that provides support to residents with various support needs including mental health, to help them navigate practical and emotional challenges, build essential life skills and reconnect with opportunities that support longer-term independence and wellbeing.

* 37.5 hours per week

* working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis with the requirement to work 3 out of 6 weekends

* Shifts:

07:00 - 14:30, 07:00 - 16:30, 10:00 - 18:00, 13:30 - 21:30, 07:00 - 20:30 and 08:00 - 21:30

* Temporary: approx. 3 months

 * £17.14 per hour (£15.29 per hour, with £1.85 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to support adults with varying support needs on their journey to independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Hold a caseload of 7 key clients and undertake regular key working sessions resulting in co-produced support and safety plans

* Work in line with psychologically informed and trauma-aware approaches

* Use appropriate assessment tools to identify needs, risks and protective factors

* Support residents to develop day-to-day living skills to promote independence

* Encourage engagement in education, training, employment, leisure and community activities

* Build positive working relationships with external professionals

* Support residents to engage with external services

* Contribute to the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service across shifts

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* Experience managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and analysing data to identify resident needs

* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and protocols

* Adherence to policies and procedures in supported accommodation services

* Ability to create support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration

* Strong communication and coordination skills

* Proficient in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position