Project Worker - Homelessness

Central Recruitment is currently working with a local authority dedicated to preventing people from becoming homeless and supporting individuals in finding long-term, affordable and sustainable housing.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Project Worker to work in the Ilford area at a service that provides supported housing accommodation to clients with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

* Shifts:

08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00

* Temporary: approx. 2-3 months, with the possibility of extension

 * £17.76 per hour (£15.85 per hour, with £1.91 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the lives of adults with a history of homelessness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Hold a caseload of 8-9 key clients and carry out key working responsibilities

* Complete comprehensive needs and risk assessments, risk management and support plans

* Ensure the building is free of any slips and trips meeting Health and Safety requirements

* Ensure new clients are made to feel comfortable and are given appropriate information

* Carry out weekly/daily flat inspections for the residents at the service

* Interview and assess referrals to ensure the criteria is met

* Support clients to identify opportunities for move-on and make appropriate referrals

* Work with clients to identify activities that they would like to take part in

* Run activities in response to client needs

* Ensure safeguarding and addressing immediate needs are paramount to service delivery

* Complete incident reports and raise to hostel manager

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* Experience working with complex needs and homelessness in a hostel environment

* Experience holding a high need caseload

* Experience completing needs and risk assessments and support plans

* Strong understanding of complex needs including, mental and physical ill-health, substance misuse, self-harm, anger management, learning impairment

* Understanding of the Strengths and Recovery model and PIE

* Experience identifying risk and understanding of safeguarding procedures

* Experience with housing management including monitoring rent payments

* Ability to work intensively with clients, respond to crisis and deal effectively to challenging situations

* IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office programmes and database recording systems

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