Details:
- Salary: £18 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Walsall West Midlands (County)
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Rough Sleeper Support Worker to join Walsall Council on a temporary basis for 12 months. This role involves supporting vulnerable homeless adults, former rough sleepers and individuals with complex needs to prevent repeat homelessness and promote independent living.
Key Responsibilities
*
Carry out outreach across Walsall to locate rough sleepers and follow up on referrals.
*
Complete holistic risk and needs assessments and develop support and risk management plans.
*
Support service users with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse and offending histories.
*
Help individuals develop life and social skills to improve independence and confidence.
*
Support service users to access settled accommodation and maintain their tenancies.
*
Provide regular support sessions and respond to crisis situations.
*
Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of service users.
*
Support individuals to access relevant services, education, training and employment opportunities.
*
Assist with benefit claims to maximise service users' income.
*
Arrange and accompany service users to appointments where required.
*
Maintain accurate records, support plans and outcome reports.
Requirements
*
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a housing, homelessness or support work setting.
*
Knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable people, including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and offending.
*
Understanding of housing legislation, welfare rights and debt management.
*
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work use are essential.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity