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 two Project Workers 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
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