Location: Various social housing settings in Leicester.
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary / agency.
Salary: £12.82 per hour.
Your new company
As a Homelessness Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day support to vulnerable adults and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Your role will involve assisting service users with independent living, improving their skills, resilience, and pathways to independence.
This role is working with Hays Recruitment on a temporary basis as either Bank Staff or in Long Term Placements with our established clients across Leicester. Ideal for those looking for flexibility around their current schedule or an additional form of income.
(Unable to sponsor any overseas candidates)
Your new role
- Assessing Clients' Needs: Evaluate the needs of service users, considering their unique circumstances and challenges related to homelessness.
- Support Planning: Develop outcome-based support plans and risk management strategies for clients, promoting independence and progression.
- Client Advocacy: Act as an advocate for clients, liaising with external agencies and ensuring they receive appropriate benefits and services.
- Practical Assistance: Assist clients with paperwork (such as housing applications), practical skills (like cooking and budgeting), and personal care.
- Information Collation: Provide information on housing vacancies and housing rights.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 6 months relevant experience in the UK: Experience working in housing support or related fields such as social care.
- UK Driving Licence: As this is a Floating Support Role, you must have a full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility: Able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, whether day or waking nights.
(Unable to sponsor any overseas candidates)
What you'll get in return
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible scheduling.
Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via our dedicated payroll team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Abbie on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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