We are currently working in partnership with a Charity based in London, who are recruiting for a Support Worker on a 2-month contract. The position is due to start immediately. The hourly rate of pay is £22.97 p/h via an Umbrella Company

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults, hold an enhanced DBS taken out within the last three years and have knowledge of floating support and tenancy sustainment.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing floating support to around 30 clients who are living in the private rented sector  
• Delivering broad tenancy sustainment advice to residents
• Creating and amending support plans as necessary
• Providing welfare and benefit advice
• Signposting clients to specialist services where necessary
• Developing risk assessments

Experience required:

• Experience providing floating support
• Experience working with customers who have experienced homelessness

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Risk assessment and management
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people or groups

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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