Homelessness Support Worker
Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in London, is looking for a Support Worker to work in one of their step down services in South London.
Candidates for this role will need:
1. Extensive housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/acts
2. Experience of working with the homeless
3. Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity
4. Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options
5. DBS within 12 months of issue or on the online update service
Candidate duties:
1. Offering advice and guidance on housing and resettlement related issues to clients
2. Overseeing the casework/key work delivery
3. Conducting needs and risk assessments and putting in place support plans
4. Presenting clients with resettlement options
5. Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing, and related rights
6. Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs
7. Accurate recording of data into CHAIN
8. Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients
If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately.
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