Project Specialist

Rough Sleep Support Worker

Northampton

Contract
£25.32 per hour PAYE or £34.75 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Rough Sleep Support Worker

Enhanced DBS requested.

Valid UK Licence and Access to vehicle required.

On site 5 days per week.

Contribute to achieving the overarching aim of the Council’s Rough Sleeping Service to ensure rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire is rare, brief and non-recurring through the provision of timely, effective and multi-disciplinary interventions.

Provide a responsive, robust, and adaptable street outreach service by conducting regular street outreach sessions to ensure all rough sleepers identified / reported are effectively supported as required. Engage, build trust and motivate rough sleepers requiring housing and related support, taking a creative, strengths-based, and person-centred approach to building and developing professional relationships.

Help to identify the circumstances that lead to people rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire and work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners to maximise opportunities for early intervention and homeless prevention, delivering a holistic multi-disciplinary package of specialist housing and related support services.

Provide housing related support to former rough sleepers temporarily accommodated by North Northamptonshire Council in order that they are provided the best opportunity to sustain their accommodation and not experience repeat homelessness.

This role will be based across North Northamptonshire

This is one of many vacancies we are recruiting for please visit our website for more opportunities.

Experience of working / volunteering in housing or care related post providing support to vulnerable customers

Practical experience of assessment, providing support, key working and advocacy with persons/groups requiring support

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A good understanding and awareness of housing and homelessness issues

A good understanding and knowledge of the main causes of rough sleeping, the barriers that people face when trying to access accommodation and support services

Working knowledge of the welfare benefits available to single homeless people

Ability to form and develop professional and effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and service users and work effectively and enthusiastically as part of a team

The ability to work with vulnerable people in difficult situations and handle challenging behaviour

Excellent listening and interviewing skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate people to improve themselves and/or others

A skilled problem-solver and negotiator with an organised and imaginative approach to work and the ability to manage difficult and sensitive situations

Ability to work well under pressure, on own initiative, and manage and prioritise workload

IT and keyboard skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and maintain accurate records and case files

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer