The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (average), working across Monday - Sunday on a two week rota of waking night shifts (9:30PM - 8AM).
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed- Act as key worker for a caseload of up to 5 clients, leading on risk and needs assessments and SMART, outcomes-based support plans.- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols- Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition- Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings- Maintain clear, accurate records- Manage the security of the buildingPlease note; this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system- Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development- Essential; need to drive and have a car ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Durham, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-12-15 16:49:07
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 6AM - 2:30PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months, possible extension due to performance.Please note: this is an outreach working role and involves travelling across the borough of Redbridge supporting clients in the community.In this position, you will be expected to;- Deliver initial street-based assessments to new rough sleepers and follow-up casework to existing rough sleepers- Plan and organise street outreach shifts, based on referrals and mapping information received to identify and verify rough sleepers- Support rough sleepers by ensuring that referrals are made to relevant services and accommodation through the Pathway- Plan and organise annual street counts, conduct local mapping of hotspot areas, and compile data on the rough sleeper population- Plan shifts to enable attendance at planned meetings (with advance notice), and liaison with support agencies- Support clients to access accommodation, health services, day centres, housing advice services, and all other relevant support- Work alongside the Team manager to lead on any crisis intervention work for complex cases- Develop partnership working with a range of local and regional organisations- Contribute to service development in line with local and government strategies, such as No Second Night Out- Work with partners on outreach-focused initiatives such as local cold weather shelters and provisions, and annual street counts- Work with agencies to support voluntary return where this is the most appropriate Single Service Offer, and Immigration Enforcement where needed- Work alongside the Service Manager to monitor the service's expenditure and oversee volunteer expenses and timesheetsPlease note: this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with homeless clients- Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery, harm minimisation models and the complexities of the homeless sector- Knowledge of immigration and benefit entitlement issues, including both EEA and non-EEA clients- An understanding of quality customer-focused service principles, and proven ability to empower service users- Awareness of London-based and national agencies, rough sleeper initiatives, and single service offer approach- Understanding of barriers faced by rough sleepers and available support services- Understanding of planned support principles and working with vulnerable people- The ability to work under pressure, and effective schedule management- The ability to dynamically risk-assess situations- The ability to use IT applications and produce reports- The ability to work in a multiagency framework and coordinate the response of partner agencies- Flexibly to work early mornings and late evenings to better identify and engage individuals rough sleeping ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Ilford, England
Salary / Rate: £15 - £17 per hour
Posted: 2025-11-26 09:35:17
