Resettlement Worker (Housing Support Worker)

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Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our client is currently recruiting a Resettlement Worker to work in a 16-bed short stay service in the Camden area. The service supports individuals navigating multiple disadvantages, including substance misuse, mental and physical health challenges, and contact with the criminal justice system.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Friday

* Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00 or 10:00 - 18:00

* Temporary: approx. 3 months

* £17.88 per hour (£15.95 per hour, with £1.93 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing vital support to vulnerable adults with complex needs.

Key responsibilities:

* Manage a caseload of 16 clients, delivering regular keywork sessions and person-centred support plans

* Complete comprehensive needs assessments and risk management plans

* Support clients to identify move on goals and develop tailored resettlement plans

* Work with internal teams to build tenancy skills and secure move-on options

* Develop relationships with housing providers to source safe, stable accommodation

* Support clients to build life skills for independence and progression

* Assist clients into employment, education or training opportunities

* Contribute to income by minimising voids and rent arrears

* Ensure repayment plans are agreed for clients moving on with arrears

* Monitor rent accounts and address arrears proactively

* Identify, report and follow up on safeguarding concerns

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working with complex needs, substance misuse and mental health

* Knowledge of the Recovery Model and ability to motivate clients towards independence

* Understanding of the private rented sector and sourcing affordable move-on options

* Ability to create SMART resettlement plans based on thorough assessments

* Knowledge of housing pathways and move-on processes

* Understanding of safeguarding and conducting risk assessments

* Knowledge of housing management in residential or move-on settings

* Numeracy skills for budgeting, benefits calculations and rent monitoring

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
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Location:
Camden
Salary:
£17.88 /hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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