Homelessness Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Yucca Recruitment Agency Ltd

Yucca Recruitment Agency Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date: 21stDecember

Interviews 11th& 12thJan

About the role

The Housing Related Support Team are leading on the delivery of new services for single homeless people affected by homelessness in Haringey.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new accommodation service that will provide 24hr support to 39 people affected by homelessness.

Ermine Road is a new development of self-contain units, designed with and for people affected by homelessness. The service will offer accommodation and support for up to two years, providing 24hr support on site.

As a Project Worker in Ermine Road, you would be responsible for a small caseload of clients with the aim to comprehensively assess needs, assets, risks and work in partnership to identify future housing options.

You will be responsible for supporting the residents understand their rights and responsibilities in managing their accommodation.

Working as part of a team in partnership with specialist services and practitioners you develop the service with the residents.

You will be proactive in identify opportunities for residents connect with and participate in the local community to foster good relations between those living at the service and those living and working in the local area.

About you
We're looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Project Workers to join the service.

As the post-holder, you will be working in partnership with Homes for Haringey, multidisciplinary teams, specialist staff and external partners.

We value passion and commitment over professional experience and encourage applicants to consider the transferable skills they have learnt in all areas of their lives.

We ask that you are:

Committed to developing services with the people who use them, to reflect the diversity of Haringey.
Resilient, eager to learn and able to work with our clients in a holistic and clientcentred approach.
Confident working in a 121 capacity with people, to help them identify their priorities and goals.
Focussed on finding solutions to sometimes complex problems and working with other people and organisations to do so.

Other Requirements

Qualifications/Certifications
GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics

Relevant professional level qualification

Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People

Ability To Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets & Deadlines

Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Innitiative

Experience with Microsoft Office

Previous experience in similar role

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 6 weeks

Salary:
£13.63 per hour

Benefits: