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Floating Support Worker

Employer
Prospectus
Location
London
Salary
Up to £11.20 per hour + (+holiday pay)
Closing date
23 Nov 2018

Job Details

Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Floating Support Worker to provide a dynamic and empowering service to vulnerable clients in the Redbridge area. This position is being offered on a full-time (37.5 hours), temporary basis initially for a period of three to four months.

As a Floating Support Worker, you will provide clients with support in relations to moving on. You will conduct risk assessments, and support service users through all the stages of the move on process, help explore options available for service users to sustain meaningful accommodation and avoid reverting to rough sleeping. In addition to this, you will ensure referrals are made to relevant services, in line with local objectives and targets.

To be successful, you must have experience of working in a Floating Support capacity, supporting rough sleepers or homeless clients, either in a volunteer capacity or paid position. You will possess the ability to deliver a sensitive, client-centred support service to rough sleepers presenting with complex needs, and have the capability to implement action plans through high-quality risk and needs assessment. You will have a sound knowledge and current understanding of safeguarding issues and a thorough understanding of the needs of homeless individuals and rough sleepers. Overall, you are a self motivated, hardworking individual with excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday Friday, 9 am 5 pm.
To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

 

Company info
Telephone
(020) 7691 1925
Location
20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB

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