Floating Support Worker

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our client is recruiting a Floating Support Worker to support clients across London. The service provides flexible, housing-related support to help individuals maintain their independence and sustain their accommodation, regardless of tenure type.

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday - Friday

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Shifts

Between 08:00 - 18:00 (core hours 10:00 - 16:00)

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Temporary

approx. 2 months

• £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay)

Please note

This is a hybrid role. You will be based from the Vauxhall office and work across the community, supporting clients in their own homes. The role involves lone working and requires a minimum of 3 days per week working in the community.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Manage a caseload of up to 27 clients, delivering regular key work sessions and reviewing support plans

• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans

• Provide housing advice, tenancy support and advocacy where required

• Support clients to develop independent living, budgeting and household management skills

• Assist clients moving into permanent accommodation, including property bids, viewings and resettlement

• Liaise with local authority housing teams and landlords

• Identify, report and follow up safeguarding concerns and incidents

• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to maximise support and resources

• Support clients to access community activities that promote independence

• Help clients access education, training and employment opportunities

• Contribute to office duties and the drop-in service

• Maintain accurate client records in line with policies and procedures

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience of floating support

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use, homelessness and offending

• Understanding of budgeting, benefits, rent arrears and housing options

• Experience providing person-centred support to vulnerable clients with complex needs

• Ability to complete high-quality needs assessments and risk management plans

• Ability to liaise effectively with partner agencies and service providers

• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment

• Ability to work within a strengths- and recovery-based approach to promote independence

• Competent IT skills, including accurate record keeping, emails and report writing

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK

• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.