Central is currently recruiting for two Specialist Project Workers, to work in the Westminster area. The service provides tenancy support for clients based in temporary accommodation. The service ensures clients are linked in with specialist services for their drug and alcohol support needs and their physical and mental health.
The successful candidates will be required to work 35 hours per week, working Monday – Friday, shifts between 8AM – 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months. The pay rate for this role is £18.99 per hour, with £2.86 holiday pay, totalling £21.85 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
* Hold a caseload of 18 and carry out in-depth assessment of housing and support needs and risk levels. Based on these assessments, and input from other teams, provide housing advice, risk assessments, accommodation referrals and resettlement support to clients that are temporarily housed at this project
* Use knowledge of tenancy rights and responsibilities, support services, the benefits system, training & employment options and independent living skills to support clients in all aspects of resettlement, providing tenancy sustainment solutions that empower clients to take control of their lives
* Maintain positive and effective working relationships with teams within the local authority and other accommodation providers, including private rented landlords, to ensure a seamless service is ...