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We are looking for a candidate with experience of conducting statutory reviews under Homelessness legislation as a temporary cover for a permanent position that is hard to fill. You must have experience within Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
Handyperson 37.5 hours Permanent Across all SPEAR London sites in Merton, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston, and Wandsworth £31,500 Per Annum (Part-time hours also considered) Full Driving Licence required About Us We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South West London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. For over 30 years, we've worked tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and gain support to overcome the barriers they face. We provide a range of accommodation and support services. We're currently looking for a Handyperson to join our passionate team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: SPEAR require a Handyperson who can carry out unskilled reactive maintenance tasks as requested by the Property Manager who can support homeless accommodations with tasks such as; painting & decorating internally and externally; minor plumbing such as repairing leaks, unblocking sinks and toilets; PAT testing; clearing drains; general yard and garden work; repairing and replacing fence panels; fixing curtains and blinds; fitting shelves, hanging pictures; making flat pack furniture; repairing or changing locks; installing window restrictors; replacing electrical fittings; installing household appliances such as washing machines; replacing smoke/heat/carbon monoxide detectors; replacing kitchen units and doors; cleaning, clearing and fixing gutters; replacing slipped tiles and dropping materials off to our workers. Please note, this list is not exhaustive as there may be other tasks expected to be completed at the request of the Property Manager. You will be responsible for completing routine maintenance, undertaking repairs and tackling a range of other practical tasks across Merton, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston and Wandsworth. You will be provided with a Company Vehicle and Tools to carry out repairs. Does this sound like something you could do? Do you feel homeless people deserve better? If so, read more about the role in the Job Description (available when you select the apply button). Your Benefits - Salary of £31,500 per annum - 34 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Enhanced occupational sick pay - Enrolment into our pension scheme after three months' service - Yearly eye care vouchers Your Perks - 24-hour access to confidential counselling services (EAP) - Free staff wellbeing sessions - Flexible working - Free moving house day - Staff interest-free loan and season ticket loans - Cycle to work scheme and free parking at some sites - Access to our company Van and tools Once you join us, you will be eligible for a whole host of benefits. Need a day off to move house? We can do that. Want to be out in nature every day and cycle to work? No problem. Need to know you'll be financially secure whether you're sick, having a child or simply in the future? We've got that covered with sick pay, parental leave and a great pension scheme. We'll also ensure your mental wellbeing can be your number one priority through access to a confidential counselling service, so you can go home every day, knowing your hard work is helping some of those most marginalised in society move from homelessness to independence. This is a brilliant opportunity to support the delivery of vital services and make a tangible impact on some of the most vulnerable in the community. So, if you'd like to join us as a Handyperson, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Night Support Worker Homelessness Service East London, E2 3 Months Temp-to-Perm 40 Hours £27,360 One of London's most prominent housing associations is recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker for their Homelessness focussed Services in East London on a temp to perm basis The Service This Homeless Support Worker role is based within a homelessness hostel service for service users under the age of 65, with active alcohol and substance misuse support needs. Support Workers provide support on a 24/7 basis with key work sessions fortnightly. The Role The focus of this Homeless Support Worker role is to engage and stabilise chaotic homeless individuals with substance misuse issues and link them to appropriate services in order to manage and reduce their substance intake and improve health and wellbeing .The ultimate aim is to prepare individuals for move on to lower support accommodation or more independent living. This will include the following tasks and responsibilities: Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment: Collaborate with the staff team to establish a psychologically informed environment that is safe and welcoming. Referral Management and Service Engagement: Interview and assess new referrals, ensuring the project can meet their needs; engage with service users, fostering supportive relationships, particularly those with dual diagnoses or complex needs. Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct needs assessments, identify skills and abilities, and develop holistic user-led support plans; regularly review progress using the outcomes star framework. High-Quality Support Delivery: Provide high-quality support to a caseload of key clients, offering practical assistance with life skills, activities, and appointments; initiate and support group activities. Collaboration, Reporting, and Safety Compliance: Liaise with internal and external partners; anticipate, respond, report incidents, and share relevant information while adhering to data protection and confidentiality policies; actively contribute to team activities and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, including monitoring vulnerable residents and assisting with medication management. The Candidate To be considered for this Homeless Support Worker role, you will require previous homelessness and supported housing experience including: Understanding and willingness to work with homeless people with drug or alcohol issues and behaviour that can be challenging Able to respond to challenging behaviour calmly and safely. Basic understanding of health and safety including lone working Understanding of adult abuse and how to report it. Be able to deal with emergency situations (overdoses, etc) Be able to support with personal care if required A good listener, able to understand and communicate clearly in English Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans. Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc. Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self-empowerment, equalities, diversity and service improvement Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements. As the role is working with vulnerable individuals, you will also require an Enhanced DBS check. The Contract This is a full time Homeless Support Worker role, working shifts on a on a seven day rota, working every other weekend. Shifts are either early (08:00-16:30) or late (14:00-22:30). This is a temp to perm role, initially for 12 weeks, offering a salary of £27,360. How to Apply To apply for this Homeless Support Worker role, please email a copy of your CV to lee . mcmillan @ servicecare . org. uk or call on to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
Homeless Support Worker East London, E2 3 Month Temp to Perm 40 Hours Shifts £27,360 One of London's most prominent housing associations is recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker for their Homelessness focussed Services in East London on a temp to perm basis The Service This Homeless Support Worker role is based within a homelessness hostel service for service users under the age of 65, with active alcohol and substance misuse support needs. Support Workers provide support on a 24/7 basis with key work sessions fortnightly. The Role The focus of this Homeless Support Worker role is to engage and stabilise chaotic homeless individuals with substance misuse issues and link them to appropriate services in order to manage and reduce their substance intake and improve health and wellbeing .The ultimate aim is to prepare individuals for move on to lower support accommodation or more independent living. This will include the following tasks and responsibilities: Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment: Collaborate with the staff team to establish a psychologically informed environment that is safe and welcoming. Referral Management and Service Engagement: Interview and assess new referrals, ensuring the project can meet their needs; engage with service users, fostering supportive relationships, particularly those with dual diagnoses or complex needs. Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct needs assessments, identify skills and abilities, and develop holistic user-led support plans; regularly review progress using the outcomes star framework. High-Quality Support Delivery: Provide high-quality support to a caseload of key clients, offering practical assistance with life skills, activities, and appointments; initiate and support group activities. Collaboration, Reporting, and Safety Compliance: Liaise with internal and external partners; anticipate, respond, report incidents, and share relevant information while adhering to data protection and confidentiality policies; actively contribute to team activities and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, including monitoring vulnerable residents and assisting with medication management. The Candidate To be considered for this Homeless Support Worker role, you will require previous homelessness and supported housing experience including: Understanding and willingness to work with homeless people with drug or alcohol issues and behaviour that can be challenging Able to respond to challenging behaviour calmly and safely. Basic understanding of health and safety including lone working Understanding of adult abuse and how to report it. Be able to deal with emergency situations (overdoses, etc) Be able to support with personal care if required A good listener, able to understand and communicate clearly in English Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans. Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc. Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self-empowerment, equalities, diversity and service improvement Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements. As the role is working with vulnerable individuals, you will also require an Enhanced DBS check. The Contract This is a full time Homeless Support Worker role, working shifts on a on a seven day rota, working every other weekend. Shifts are either early (08:00-16:30) or late (14:00-22:30). This is a temp to perm role, initially for 12 weeks, offering a salary of £27,360. How to Apply To apply for this Homeless Support Worker role, please email a copy of your CV to lee . mcmillan @ servicecare . org. uk or call on to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!