Floating Support Worker

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 client is recruiting a Floating Support Worker to support clients across London. The service provides flexible, housing-related support to help individuals maintain their independence and sustain their accommodation, regardless of tenure type.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Friday

* Shifts:

Between 08:00 - 18:00 (core hours 10:00 - 16:00)

* Temporary: approx. 2 months

 * £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay)

Please note:

This is a hybrid role. You will be based from the Vauxhall office and work across the community, supporting clients in their own homes. The role involves lone working and requires a minimum of 3 days per week working in the community.

Key requirements:

* Manage a caseload of up to 27 clients, delivering regular key work sessions and reviewing support plans

* Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans

* Provide housing advice, tenancy support and advocacy where required

* Support clients to develop independent living, budgeting and household management skills

* Assist clients moving into permanent accommodation, including property bids, viewings and resettlement

* Liaise with local authority housing teams and landlords

* Identify, report and follow up safeguarding concerns and incidents

* Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to maximise support and resources

* Support clients to access community activities that promote independence

* Help clients access education, training and employment opportunities

* Contribute to office duties and the drop-in service

* Maintain accurate client records in line with policies and procedures

What we’re looking for:

* Experience of floating support

* Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use, homelessness and offending

* Understanding of budgeting, benefits, rent arrears and housing options

* Experience providing person-centred support to vulnerable clients with complex needs

* Ability to complete high-quality needs assessments and risk management plans

* Ability to liaise effectively with partner agencies and service providers

* Good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment

* Ability to work within a strengths- and recovery-based approach to promote independence

* Competent IT skills, including accurate record keeping, emails and report writing

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