Are you an experienced outreach support worker? My candidate is excited to be able to recruit for a new member of staff to join their growing but experienced Homeless Prevention team within the Street Homeless Team. The team has the goal to re-house those who have a past of rough sleeping and give them more sustainable and appropriate housing options in an effort to end rough sleeping throughout the borough. This job provides a great opportunity to make a real impact in your community!

Main Duties:

  • To locate verify and engage with those found to be rough sleeping/bedding down in the Borough and support them in whatever way is required to improve their outcomes.
  • Build relationships based on trust and, once clients are off the streets, they will need to knock on doors, keep up to date with their clients and continue to support them on a sustainable pathway and make sure they are in accommodation for good.
  • Set out personalised housing plans to be able to support them throughout their move into permanent accommodation.
  • Carry out Assessments of vulnerable clients and provide them with sustainable housing support plans.
  • To provide opportunities for the street population, rough sleepers and homeless people within the district to move into sustainable housing which will provide integration within mainstream society.
  • This role provides a real opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge, while making an impact on the lives of many people. If you have the desired experience and like the sound of the role, then apply today!