Floating Support Worker
5 days ago
Ilford
Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives. Our client is currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker to work in the Redbridge area at a service supporting individuals who may be at risk of homelessness or facing challenges in sustaining their tenancy, helping them build stability and live independently in their own homes. • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, • Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00, • Temporary: approx. 3 months, • £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay) Please note: this is a floating support role. You will be required to support clients across the community and within their own homes. Key responsibilities: • Hold a changing caseload of key clients, • Arrange and carry out formal case reviews which are client led, • Translate assessed need into action plans that are SMART and give scope for progression, • Produce comprehensive and high-quality risk assessment and risk management plans, • Support clients with budgeting, tenancy management, accessing welfare and health services, and improving wellbeing and community engagement, • Work with other departments and external community agencies, • Promote independence, inclusion, and participation within services and the wider community, • Deliver activities and group sessions in response to client needs, • Support clients into employment, education, or training opportunities, • Participate in duty rotas and service-related activities What we’re looking for: • Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental or physical health issues, substance misuse, challenging behaviour, antisocial behaviour, or offending histories, • Knowledge of supported accommodation and/or floating support services, • Understanding of housing and related legislation, • Experience supporting clients with budgeting, benefits, and rent arrears, • Ability to assess needs, manage risk, and deliver effective support plans for vulnerable clients, • Understanding of safeguarding procedures, • Ability to build effective relationships with partner agencies and service providers, • Strong ability to motivate and empower individuals towards greater independence and inclusion Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position