Rough Sleep Support Worker

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of a Rough Sleep Support Worker, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. The Rough Sleeper Support Worker provides practical support, advice and guidance to vulnerable homeless adults, including rough sleepers, former rough sleepers, offenders and individuals with complex needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The role focuses on reducing repeat homelessness by helping service users develop essential life skills, build confidence, access suitable accommodation and achieve long-term independent living.

• Conduct outreach activities across the borough to locate rough sleepers and follow up on referrals received by the team.
• Support vulnerable adults in developing life skills, social skills, confidence and independence through individual and group programmes.
• Assist service users in building positive family relationships and establishing supportive social networks.
• Safeguard the welfare of service users and take appropriate action to manage risks.
• Encourage service users to participate in their individual support plans and contribute to service development.

• Knowledge of housing and welfare legislation, welfare rights and debt-related issues.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals, including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health difficulties, offending and sexual exploitation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning principles.

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, homeless individuals or people with complex needs is relevant to the role.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, homeless individuals or people with complex needs is relevant to the role.
• Experience of maintaining accurate written and electronic records and working with relevant IT systems.