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Homeless Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Building Recruitment Company

Building Recruitment Company

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Homeless Support Worker

LOCATIONS:
Kensington and Chelsea

SALARY:
£ £13.00 inclusive of holiday

DURATION:
Temp to Perm

HOURS:
Up to 40 hours per week (Rota Basis)

Daily Duties

Undertake keyworking responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

Essential requirements