Complex Needs Project Worker
hace 21 días
City of Westminster
Central Recruitment is currently working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives. Our client is currently recruiting for a Complex Needs Project Worker to work in a 68 bed men's hostel in the Westminster area. The hostel provides 24/7 specialist support to clients with a variety of support needs including substance use, mental health difficulties, rough sleeping and criminal justice contact. • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday - Friday (rota basis), • Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 13:00 - 21:00 (rotating weekly between early and late shifts), • Temporary: approximately 3 months, • £16.64 per hour (£14.85 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to provide key support to individuals with complex needs. Key responsibilities: • Hold a caseload of up to 10 key clients, delivering regular keyworking sessions and developing person-centred, trauma-informed support plans, • Complete comprehensive needs and risk assessments, • Deliver skilled support and safety planning with individuals who may be ambivalent about engaging, • Respond to complex needs using a psychologically informed approach, • Support residents through referrals, step-down transitions and recovery planning, • Contribute to the development and evaluation of the in-house recovery programme, • Support residents to address benefits, income maximisation, rent collection and arrears, • Assist individuals with benefits sanctions, suspensions and accessing support where there is no recourse to public funds (NRPF), • Promote independent budgeting skills through advice and practical support, • Monitor and report maintenance issues and ensure voids are prepared and re-let in a timely manner, • Participate in housing management duties What we’re looking for: • Experience working with individuals who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, including those in temporary or insecure accommodation, • Case/key working experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours, • Ability to produce high-quality, personalised support and safety plans, • Understanding of trauma, adversity and multiple disadvantage and how these impact engagement, • Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and its practical application, • Awareness of the factors that contribute to homelessness and how this affects service engagement, • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals across different specialties, • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and meaningful relationships, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database recording systems 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