Central is currently recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer, to work in the Islington area. The service is an all-female hostel providing 60 supported bed spaces and 33 short-term accommodation bed spaces. Support and advice is provided to clients to enable them to prepare for independent living.
The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week, Monday – Sunday covering early (8AM – 4PM) and late (12PM – 8PM) shifts. You’ll work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts on a rolling basis. There is a requirement to work 1 weekend in every 5 - 6 weeks. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 - 4 months. The pay rate for this role is £14.69 per hour, with £2.14 holiday pay, totalling £16.83 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
* Hold a caseload of 8 - 10 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions, working with clients to produce outcome focused support plans
* Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
* Interview clients referred to the service and make an assessment on their suitability for acceptance to the hostel
* Induct new clients in line with scheme policy
* Provide advice to clients on welfare benefits, housing, training and employment opportunities and other issues as necessary
* Assist clients in making claims for welfare benefits, to be responsible for the collection of Housing Benefit and weekly service cha...