Domestic Abuse Refuge Children’s Worker

Job Title: Temporary Lead Worker - Support Services

Assignment Duration: 8-12 weeks

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Pay: £16.40 - £20.00 per hour

Location: Pan London - Office based in Southwark

To Apply for this role, you must have an enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or one that is on the update service.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Floating Support Team Manager to oversee a vital service aimed at providing essential warp-around support to vulnerable residents who have experienced homelessness across Pan London. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to help clients access good quality private rented accommodation and plan for their long-term future.

Duties:

As a Temporary Lead Worker, you will play a crucial role in the support team by:

• Overseeing a case load of 30 clients with varying support needs.
• Organising weekly appointments with each client and providing personalised support.
• Writing clear and concise monthly and weekly reports to document client progress.
• Assisting clients with budgeting, financial management, and maintaining their tenancy.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to clients.
• Empowering clients to pursue hobbies, attend appointments, and seek opportunities for work, education, or training.
• Promoting independence and teaching life skills to enable clients to transition to an independent lifestyle.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong record and understanding of delivering effective support services to vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of key working and case working approaches, including penalisation agendas.
• Understanding of the complex issues contributing to homelessness and their impact on individual's lives.
• Experience in supporting and supervising casework practice.
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

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