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SalaryWe are currently partnering with an award winning Charity/Not For Profit, who are recruiting for a Support Worker based on a scheme in Hounslow on a one month rolling contract.
This is a full-time position with a rate of £18.45 PAYE or £21.65 umbrella per hour. The client is looking to interview this week and get started next week (w/c 15th April).
The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS dated within the last three years and experience dealing with Homelessness.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing a caseload of 30-35 clients who are currently in B&B’s or temporary accommodation
Working in a floating fashion across the Borough of Hounslow
Supporting clients that have a range of complex needs including Drug and Alcohol dependencies, Mental Health Issues or Learning Difficulties etc.
Conducting risk assessments and maintaining support plans
Advising on welfare/benefits available and assist clients to make applications
Attending appointments with clients such as when their presenting homeless applications to the council or other necessary appointments (GP’s, job centres
Occasionally working alongside the Lead Workers to provide outreach support
Experience required:
Experience required in Social Housing
Experience working with homelessness customers within housing
Floating experience
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Advocacy support
Compliance and due diligence
Rewards and Benefits:
Attractive work setting
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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