We 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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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