Job Title: Move on Support Worker
Location: London - Great location, numerous transport links
Assignment: 2-3 months (possible extension).
Rota: Monday to Sunday - Earlies 07:30-15:30, Lates - 14:30-10:30
Maximum: 1-2 weekends a month
Pay: £15.83 + holiday pay = £17.74 per hour or £20.40 per hour via an umbrella company
We are looking for three Support Workers to join our client's Homeless Assessment hub in central London! In this role you will be supporting clients at the assessment hub, readying them for move on and helping clients to obtain longer term accommodation. The service supports clients who have been referred by the local authority and outreach teams. The aim is to assess clients, provide support for their needs and find accommodation for them within a 28-day period. This is not always possible due to the complex nature of move on, but the service plays a pivotal role in the lives of many homeless people.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people who are looking to further their social care career and gain more experience supporting homeless people.
The successful candidate will:
* Carry out and update needs and risks assessments
* Accompany clients to appointments
* Help clients get ID if they do not have it already
* Assist with benefits applications
* Ensure all clients are receiving the benefits they are eligible for
* Help clients set up bank accounts
* Liaise with Outreach and Move on teams
* Liaise with external agencies such as GP, Drug and alcohol charity and mental health teams
To be successful in this role:
* Have sound knowledge on benefits, universal credit and right to work
* Possess great client interaction skills
* Experience working with other agencies
* Be organised and able to manage your own diary
* Be IT literate, able to type up documents efficiently
* Possess housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlements homeless clients have under different housing laws/acts
* Have experience and knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act
Things to be aware of:
* Dogs allowed in service.
* No smoking service but clients do smoke in rooms.
If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is going to be a popular opportunity!
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