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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM or 10AM - 6PM.
3 months contract - extension due to perfomance.
In this position, you will be required to:- Manage and direct 6 Complex Needs Project Workers, Locum and Night Staff- Lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, outcome-focused support- Support staff to navigate complex client needs, including those related to immigration, health and housing- Ensure reconnection and resettlement pathways are progressed swiftly and safely for all clients.- Oversee timely completion of assessments and support plans, with a focus on move-on readiness- Monitor caseloads, service performance and risk management in collaboration with the Service Manager- Ensure the Team are conducting comprehensive assessment of need and risk for their clients, using effective tools and recording methods and sharing information with partner agencies where appropriate- Build and maintain effective working relationships with local connection boroughs and external partners- Ensure staff are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults- Support the Regional Manager in ensuring the service represents value for money and operates within budget- Monitor service spending throughout the financial year to ensure there is no overspendingTo apply for this role, you must have:- Experience managing or coordinating services for people with complex needs at risk of rough sleeping.
Specialist knowledge will include housing, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and the criminal justice system- Experience of effective liaison & multi-agency working with social, health, housing and criminal justice agencies.- Experience of leading services that are based around a trauma and psychologically informed approach.- Significant level of experience, practise and understanding of the principles of risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting and reviewing.- Understanding and/or experience of project evaluation, overseeing client data and providing output data to appropriate stakeholders.- Ability to find ways of working with clients who may have a history of low levels of engagement with services- Ability to effectively support the team to manage both the practical & emotional demands of complex casework and client support.- Commitment to working flexibly and creatively in response to changing external and organisational requirements- Able to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing & be self-servicing in the use of the computer to create letters, minutes and key work notes and to send and receive emails ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West End, England
Salary / Rate: £19 - £20 per day
Posted: 2025-11-18 14:37:05
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM or 10AM - 6PM.
3 months contract - extension due to perfomance.
In this position, you will be required to:- Manage and direct 6 Complex Needs Project Workers, Locum and Night Staff- Lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, outcome-focused support- Support staff to navigate complex client needs, including those related to immigration, health and housing- Ensure reconnection and resettlement pathways are progressed swiftly and safely for all clients.- Oversee timely completion of assessments and support plans, with a focus on move-on readiness- Monitor caseloads, service performance and risk management in collaboration with the Service Manager- Ensure the Team are conducting comprehensive assessment of need and risk for their clients, using effective tools and recording methods and sharing information with partner agencies where appropriate- Build and maintain effective working relationships with local connection boroughs and external partners- Ensure staff are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults- Support the Regional Manager in ensuring the service represents value for money and operates within budget- Monitor service spending throughout the financial year to ensure there is no overspendingTo apply for this role, you must have:- Experience managing or coordinating services for people with complex needs at risk of rough sleeping.
Specialist knowledge will include housing, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and the criminal justice system- Experience of effective liaison & multi-agency working with social, health, housing and criminal justice agencies.- Experience of leading services that are based around a trauma and psychologically informed approach.- Significant level of experience, practise and understanding of the principles of risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting and reviewing.- Understanding and/or experience of project evaluation, overseeing client data and providing output data to appropriate stakeholders.- Ability to find ways of working with clients who may have a history of low levels of engagement with services- Ability to effectively support the team to manage both the practical & emotional demands of complex casework and client support.- Commitment to working flexibly and creatively in response to changing external and organisational requirements- Able to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing & be self-servicing in the use of the computer to create letters, minutes and key work notes and to send and receive emails ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Greenwich, England
Salary / Rate: £19 - £20 per day
Posted: 2025-11-18 09:22:15
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In this position, you will be required to:
- manage and direct 6 complex needs project workers, locum and night staff
- lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, outcome-focused support
- Support staff to navigate complex client needs, including those related to immigration, health and housing
- Ensure re-connection and resettlement pathways are progressed swiftly and safety for all clients
- Oversee timely completion of assessments and support plans, with a focus on move-on readiness
- Monitor caseloads, service performance and risk management in collaboration with the service manager
- Ensure the team are conducting comprehensive assessment of need and risk for their clients, using effective tools and recording methods and sharing information with partner agencies where appropriate.
- Support the Regional Manager in ensuring the service represents value for money and operates within budget
- Monitor service spending throughout the financial year to ensure there is no overspending
To apply for this role you must have:
- Experience managing or coordinating services for people with complex needs at risk of rough sleeping.
Specialist knowledge will include housing, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and the criminal justice system.
- Experience of effective liaison & multi- agency working with social, health, housing and criminal justice agencies.
- Experience of leading services that are based around a trauma and psychologically informed approach.
- Significant level of experience, practice and understanding of the principles of risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting and reviewing.
- Ability to find ways of working with clients who may have a history of low levels of engagement with services
- Ability to effectively support the team to manage both the practical & emotional demands of complex casework and client support
- Commitment to work flexibly and creatively in response to changing external and organisational requirements.
- Able to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing & be self- servicing int he use of the computer to create letters, minutes and key work notes and to send and receive emails. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West London, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £19 per hour
Posted: 2025-11-13 16:37:52
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he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in- Send daily occupancy lists to the council- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completedTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments- Effective collaborative working- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-11-11 15:03:29
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
In this position, you will be required to:- Work alongside three Managers and one Regional Manager and be responsible for 5 buildings; a mixture of high, medium and low support with self -contained flats across all 5 buildings- Direct 4 Young Persons Workers and a team of Night Workers in their day-to-day work to ensure that young people receive a consistent, high quality and responsive service.
Staff will report to this role for leadership, supervision and guidance- Ensure that each client/resident has an individual package of support with regular formal and informal key working, and an up-to-date co-produced and comprehensive support and safety plan- Oversee the reports regarding missing young people, to lead on coordinating a joint up response with statutory services, as well as directing a variety of approaches for non-engaging clients- Oversee referrals ensuring that they meet the criteria and service specification and to ensure that all referrals are interviewed, assessed, and accepted/rejected in line with policy and procedure- Ensure that preparation for move-on begins once the young person moves into the service, and to lead on the development and roll out of a comprehensive package of life skills training which is available to all- In partnership with the Regional Services Manager, identify and implement flexible approaches of working with young people to best promote and advance their progress- Develop the staff team in a psychologically informed way within the core model of service delivery- As directed by the Regional Services Manager, to contribute to organisational and statutory monitoring and reporting within set deadlines- Ensure the property is maintained to a high standard and that effective systems are in place to ensure all areas of housing management are efficient and offer value for money, with voids kept to a minimum and rental income maximised- Ensure that all property risk assessments are reviewed and updated at regular intervals- Ensure staff are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in line with policy and procedureTo apply for this role, you must have:- Understanding of effective practice in responding to the needs of looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17, as well as local authority statutory duties.- Experience of effectively managing staff that work with the range of issues involved in the delivery of quality services to young people who may be at risk or looked after with complex needs including offending and gang affiliation.- A proven track record of staff and service management and demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and motivate staff members to perform effectively.- Experience of managing accommodation-based services with a variety of tenures (such as licenses and ASTs) and knowledge of the associated housing management and health and safety requirements.- High level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension in order to be able to contribute to budget setting, monitor expenditure, write reports and review, analyse and extrapolate from written information.- Ability to co-ordinate the work of a number of individuals or agencies to get tasks completed to time and to specification.- Strong networking skills and proven ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to establish or improve services to service users. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Greenwich, England
Salary / Rate: £20 - £22 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-10 14:38:27
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The service supports young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have complexities in their needs/risks to move on to independent living.The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9AM - 7PM.
Temporary cover is required for minimum 2 months, with the possibility of extension.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Manage a supported accommodation building housing 14 young people and line manage 5 staff members- Ensure the service delivers excellent and continuously improving project performance in line with the contract for supported accommodation- Maintain staffing levels to deliver the service- Ensure staff undertake all activities and monitor performance- Work with the Area Director to manage the team and deliver the service.- Be available to deal with clients who need help or advice, either by phone or on a drop-in basis.- Monitor all support being provided to the clients and provide direction where appropriate.- Be available to represent the organisation at partnership and strategic meetings to establish and build links with local authority teams in order to ensure sufficient appropriate referrals- Work closely with commissioners, other statutory and voluntary partners to develop the service- Keep clear and relevant records and statistics and ensure good communication with the Project Workers and Project Evaluators- Responsible for the health and safety of the building and all housing management tasks (with support from internal teams and processes).- Participate in the on call rotaTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with young people including those at risk of homelessness- Experience of working with people who are categorized as high needs or have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence and offending behaviour- Experience of effectively managing staff- Knowledge of supported accommodation and other services vital to successful support while people are homeless or need pre-tenancy support- Experience supporting service users to set up benefits and maintain their accommodation- Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice and benefits system- Experience of health and safety and housing management responsibilities- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries- Experience of contributing to high level strategic discussions with an ability to deliver the outcomes required to promote the service- Able to work on own initiative providing leadership to the team but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with line management- Understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements- Ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be carried out.
This should include an ability to use data capture systems including running queries and reports.Please note; there is parking at the service ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Whitley Bay, England
Salary / Rate: £17.5 - £18 per day
Posted: 2025-11-10 14:29:39
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he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in- Send daily occupancy lists to the council- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completedTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments- Effective collaborative working- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-28 12:50:19
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM - 4PM) and late (2PM - 10PM) shifts.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months.In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of 6 key clients and conduct key working sessions resulting in short-term support plans- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Build strong relationships with individuals and professionals to ensure tailored, wraparound support- Provide 1:1, group, and community support, including advocacy, life skills development, and confidence-building work- Respond with compassion to the challenges of complex needs within a psychologically informed environment- Respond to referrals promptly, using assessments as a foundation for building trust and showing a consistent support approach- Enable people to move through services smoothly, removing barriers where possible- Support clients to reconnect to their local authority areas, resettle into longer-term accommodation, or access other relevant services- Apply specialist knowledge (e.g.
around substance use or mental health) to risk assessments and safety planning- Build positive working relationships with external partners and internal teams to support coordinated care- Assist residents in claiming and maintaining benefits and managing rent responsibilities- Carry out room checks and health & safety tasks with sensitivity, respecting personal space and experiences- Monitor rent accounts with the housing team, following up on discrepancies- Use trauma-informed approaches during housing management activitiesPlease note: this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with homelessness- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change- Experience managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations- Experience working in partnership with a range of individuals/agencies to coordinate activities and achieve positive outcomes- Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience- Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma-informed support- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach- Familiarity with IT applications and basic keyboard skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage own administrative tasks ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £13.5 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-23 16:46:55
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In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly.
- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with
- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them
- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence
- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities
- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in
- Send daily occupancy lists to the council
- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completed
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse
- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
- Effective collaborative working
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cheshire, England
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - £13.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-22 17:21:12
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to; - Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly - Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments - Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations - Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with - Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them - Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence - Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities - Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in - Send daily occupancy lists to the council - Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation - Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable - Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completed
To apply for this role, you must have; - Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse - Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments - Effective collaborative working - Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures - High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries - The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - £13 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-22 16:56:22
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The Role:
The Homeless Intervention Team is a dedicated team working with 16 and 17 year old young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless within the next 56 days.
The team comprises of 2 Social Workers and 2 Specialist family Support Workers.
There are 2 Family Support Workers within the team that assist the Social Worker.
The focus of the work is to support the young people to remain at or return home to live with their families where it is safe for them to do so.
Where young people are unable to remain living at home we explore with them and their families their accommodation options and undertake assessments to identify areas where they may require support to develop their independent living skills to ensure a positive move on into appropriate accommodation.
Many of the young people we work with have experiences trauma in their childhood and have additional vulnerabilities and are often hard to reach young people.
The team support young people through assessment, as Children in Need and also in some case as Looked After Children.
If you are someone who: Shares our passion for working with 16 and 17 year old young people and their families and has a determination to achieve positive outcomes for them Is tenacious, persistent, resilient and excellent at developing positive relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies.
Has an understanding of the issues young people have who are faced with homelessness.
Understands the legislation relating to homeless young people.
Then the Homeless Intervention Team may well be for you!
Key attributes/qualification needed for the role.
Essential:
Significant experience of work with children and families.
Significant post-qualifying experience as a Social Worker.
Experience of working with children and families.
It is desirable that the post holder has:
Experience of work with abused or vulnerable children and their families.
Experience in undertaking child abuse investigations and assessments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Essential
Specialist knowledge of theories and practice relating to Social Work to achieve successful outcomes for children and families.
Detailed knowledge of current legislation relating to children and families.
Detailed knowledge of child development.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Good inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
The ability to organise work effectively and deal with multiple priorities.
The ability to work as part of a multiple disciplinary team and build strong working relationships.
Good IT skills.
Assessment skills relating to work with children and families including complex family situations.
Liaison and negotiation skills with other agencies and service users.
It is desirable that the post holder has:
Knowledge of child abuse, its manifestations, causes and consequences.
Knowledge of child protection practice and procedures.
Skills in direct work with children including those who may have been abused.
Skills in investigation and assessment of child abuse.
The ability to relate to children and adults from a range of cultural backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Essential
A professional qualification in social work.
Current Social Work England Registration.
The ability to travel throughout Worcester, including areas where there is limited public transport and be able to reach, including but not limited to, families, young people, internal and external clients and within a timely manner.
Desirable
A Level 1 qualification in Essential Digital Skills or evidence of excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office.
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Type: Contract Location: Worcester, England
Salary / Rate: £23 - £24 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-15 15:44:56
