Central Recruitment is working with an organisation dedicated to preventing people from becoming homeless and supporting individuals in finding long-term, affordable and sustainable housing.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Project Worker to work in the Ilford area at a service providing supported housing accommodation to clients with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

* Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00

* Temporary: 2-3 months (possibility of extension)

* £16.24 per hour (£14.49 per hour, with £1.75 holiday pay)

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of individuals with a history of homelessness and support them on their path to independence.

Key responsibilities:

* Manage a caseload of key clients and deliver effective key working

* Complete comprehensive needs, risk assessments, risk management, and support plans

* Ensure the building meets Health & Safety standards

* Welcome new clients and provide information on the hostel and local services

* Carry out regular flat inspections

* Assess and interview referrals to ensure suitability and eligibility

* Support clients to progress to appropriate move-on accommodation and make referrals

* Work with clients to identify activities that build independence and readiness for move-on

* Deliver activities or small groups in response to client needs or wider programmes

* Prioritise safeguarding and respond to immediate client needs

* Complete incident reports and escalate concerns

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working with homelessness and complex needs in a hostel setting

* Experience managing a caseload and completing assessments and support plans

* Strong understanding of barriers to independence, including mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, learning impairments, and physical ill health

* Knowledge of the Strengths and Recovery model and ability to work within a Psychologically Informed Environment

* Ability to work intensively with clients, remain calm in crisis, and manage complex situations safely

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

* Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible

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