We are currently partnering with a London based charity who are recruiting for a Support Worker to join their growing team on a 1 month rolling contract.

This is a full-time position covering a Lewisham and Southwark patch with a rate of £22.97 via an umbrella company.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing resettlement support for the first 3 months of tenancy including assisting with bills and welfare advice
• Providing tenancy sustainment advice, ensuing clients are following tenancy agreements and create plans to retain newly obtained or current accommodation
• Providing benefit advice to tenants
• Engaging in homelessness prevention strategies

Experience required:

• Support worker experience
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Previous experience working with people who are homeless and have complex needs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Awareness of and ability to comply with relevant health and safety legislation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Autonomy over caseload

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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