Support Worker Jobs

Night Reconnection Assistant - Rough Sleeping Prevention Service

London, Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea 

£31,703 - £35,578 pa

Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?

Our client's exciting pilot is a new approach to preventing rough sleeping, through the provision of accommodation with onsite specialist move-on support to those who are at immediate risk of sleeping rough. The service will provide a route and support for single homeless clients who are presenting to the Local Authority Housing Options or day centres and at imminent risk of rough sleeping, but not yet rough sleeping.

Where their homelessness cannot be prevented by the council and they are at imminent risk of sleeping rough, a referral can be made into the Rough Sleeping Prevention service.

The service will be based across three London locations in Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea and staff will be expected to work across all 3 services . 

• 7 day rolling rota including early, mid and late shifts
• (K&C): medium – high support accommodation.
•  (Lambeth): medium support accommodation.
•  (Islington): Assessment hub space for up to 15 clients. Site will operate 24/7.

Each site will have staff delivering casework and support, providing each person with a comprehensive assessment of their needs and circumstances, and intensive specialist support to secure move on.

In these roles you will: 

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.  

About you

• These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and / or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Closing date: 10am on 14 May 2024 

Interview and assessments on: 28 - 31 May 2024

Wellbeing Hub Navigator - Mental Health

Birmingham

£23,400 FTE (£18,720 pro rata)  

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract: 9 months Fixed term 

Are you an empathic individual, who can listen to people’s concerns and help to provide support? 

Are you respectful, mindful and trustful?

Are you ready to make a difference? 

It takes a special kind of person to be a Wellbeing Navigator with our client; someone who has patience and an empathic nature, who is reliable and dedicated and above all, has a desire to help others.

Over the past couple of years, we have all started to understand mental health and, as an organisation, are proud of the essential work that they do and appreciate the extra mile that their staff go to.

As one of their valuable Bullring Wellbeing Hub Navigators, you will be on-hand to provide advice and signposting and offer an important listening service to those in need. You’ll create and deliver a variety of informative and enjoyable sessions and events that support wellbeing and encourage people to join relevant groups. You’ll love meeting new people, providing a welcoming atmosphere for those who attend the Hub and will be able to identify if there are events / groups that would be beneficial to support visitors. You’ll be part of a small, friendly team who ensure the public have access to vital information and that it reaches the most vulnerable people, many who wouldn’t usually reach out for support or help for mental health support. They’re looking for a communicative and confident individual, who feels at ease liaising with external community partnerships. 

With experience of working in the mental health field, you’ll know how to help people be in control of their lives and will treat everyone with dignity and respect. You’ll have a good understanding of the Equality Act and will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude to those who have experienced mental health difficulties.

With patience and compassion, you’ll be making a difference in people’s lives; it’s not everyone that can say their work has a positive impact on individuals and the community. This is a rewarding opportunity with a great team, and we can’t wait to see you succeed and help others to grow! 

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People. 

They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19 May 2024 

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2024 

Assistant Support Worker - Homelessness 

Newbury 

£22,861 per annum 

Permanent  

Full Time (You will work on a 7-week rotation, with a mixture of early and lates between the hours of 7am - 8pm) 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?

Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you.

Our client’s homeless service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients.   

They have an opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker to join their friendly team. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.  

Some of your duties will include: 

• Supporting clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments

• Encouraging their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.

• Helping them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene

• Working with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community. 

• Empowering clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the hostel such as basic maintenance/ room decoration

• Involving clients in the smooth running if the hostel environment

• Helping to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property

• Maintaining client records using relevant systems to a good standard

• Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures

What you will bring: 

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people.  Your values will match theirs and you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

You will have: 

• Clear verbal and written English

• Good IT and keyboard skills

• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate

• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role

• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation

• An interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues

• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies 

They reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Staff benefits, support and development 

Their benefits include:

• Pension with life cover

• Generous holiday allowance

• Extra mile awards for outstanding work

• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling

• Employee voice – their Staff Council

• Recruitment referral scheme

They support and develop our staff by providing:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme

• Management training

• Trauma-informed care training

• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans

• Access to accredited qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid training and provision

• Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service

If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you!

Young Person's Support Worker

Newark 

£22,669 - £23,428 per annum

Interviews are being hold on an ongoing basis

Do you wish you had someone to guide you when you were aged between 16-21? 

Our client needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help to mentor and lead future generations.

They offer a quality strengths based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through their doors. 

You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of their locations in Newark. 

Are you confident and resilient with previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you.

They are looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and it's effects. If you've worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you. 

Their team play a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training Branching Out do it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services. 

There’s still time for fun though as you will also support and encourage activities such as football, sports and activities.

Looking for a hands on role? Look no further.

Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7 day rota. Our service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 – 15:30 or 14:30 – 22:00.There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which their night enhancement rates will apply. 

Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge, your patient and assertive nature will make sure this doesn’t escalate and make sure there are positive outcomes consistently.

Over to you – click apply and show us why you are suitable!

Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

Previous applicants and colleagues re-applying will be reviewed at the manager’s discretion. They may close this vacancy early should they receive sufficient interest. 

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBTQ Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBTQ community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and we particularly welcome suitable applications.

A fantastic children’s charity are looking for a Team Leader Residential based in Gloucestershire

As a Team Leader you will work with the Senior team in the day to day running of the home as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that the young person is in the safe supportive environment required to nurture their needs.

You will be based at a Forever home in a beautiful setting in Gloucestershire;  the home is for a young person with complex needs and a high level of challenging behaviour with a care ratio of 4:1.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading shifts and supervising staff
• Link working with young people (managing paperwork and files).
• Developing care plans and identifying agreed outcomes.
• Responsible for the safeguarding of young people.
• Being an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children or young people with complex needs within a residential setting, with a Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or the willingness to undertake the level 3 qualification. You will have an understanding of attachment theory and impact of adverse childhood experiences on  the development and behaviour of children and young people and will have a positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.

Development and Career Progression:

• Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma, fully funded, and supported by the charity
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator, Home Manager or Area Manager

This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact. 

If you’re interested in hearing more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack.

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Homeless Recovery Worker

Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

£23,775 progressing to £25,027 plus excellent benefits

Permanent

Full Time (You will work on a 7-week rotation, with a mixture of early and lates between the hours of 7am - 8pm)

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?

Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you. 

Our Client supports people who are homeless across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of their set up and implementation of this team.

They have a new opportunity for a Homeless Recovery Worker to join them to work with people who are experiencing repeat homelessness and rough sleeping and who face multiple challenges.

This is a key role in which you will support clients and help them to progress and achieve their goals. Your positive attitude towards your work and your team will help to contribute to a great working environment.  You will have a calm and personable manner and be resilient to potentially difficult situations.

Some of your duties will include: 

• Supporting your own caseload of clients and working with them on a one to one basis out in the community and in the clients homes. 
• Identifying their needs and putting together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them
• Linking with outreach workers and other agencies to build rapport and trust with clients who are homeless in preparation for them getting their own accommodation
• Working with people to identify their strengths and talents, and encourage them to focus and build on these
• Helping clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim
• Encouraging their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering
• Helping them improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework and managing a tenancy
• Working with external partners to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
• Gaining knowledge and understanding of the Housing First principles and how Housing First uses a client-led approach 
• Working in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
• Working flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given

What you will bring: 

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. 

You will receive support and training in understanding our clients principles but some prior research and understanding of the support model is desirable.

You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations. 

You will have: 

• Clear verbal and written English
• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
• Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental ill health issues, including realistic harm reduction approaches

Our client reserves the right to close their advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

Staff benefits, support and development 

Our clients benefits include: 

• Pension with life cover 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Extra mile awards for outstanding work 
• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling 
• Employee voice – our Staff Council 
• Recruitment referral scheme 

We support and develop our staff by providing: 

• A comprehensive induction and training programme 
• Management training 
• Trauma-informed care training 
• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans 
• Access to accredited qualifications 
• Mental Health First Aid training and provision 
• Access to counselling psychologists via our Psychology Service 

If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you!

Night Support Worker 

Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch 

£25,307 plus excellent benefits 

Permanent 

Full Time (4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 7.30pm - 7.30am) 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support people every day and provide a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable?

Do you enjoy working in an environment where every shift is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you.

Our client supports people who are homelessness across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the set up and implementation of this team.

They have a new opportunity for a Night Support Worker to join their night team to provide support to their homeless clients.

Your primary role will be to keep their service and the people that use it, safe. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.

Some of your duties will include: 

• Being the first welcoming friendly face for people coming into the service

• Providing informal support to clients and be a listening ear

• Responding to incoming calls

• Managing clients and their visitors within the building and any associated safety issues. Dealing with any incidents that may arise and contact external services when necessary

• Monitoring the service and surrounding areas that are covered by CCTV

• Carrying out regular visual checks / fire checks on the interior and exterior of the buildings and car park 

• Working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and policy and procedure

• Providing basic First Aid assistance until help arrives – Full training provided

Their night workers will usually work a 12 hour (waking) shift between 7.30pm - 7.30am, on a four night on, four night off rota.  Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance. 

What you will bring: 

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential, but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people.  Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. 

You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you may be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations. 

You will have: 

• Clear verbal and written English

• Good IT and keyboard skills

• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self-motivate

• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role 

They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Staff benefits, support and development  

Their benefits include:

• Pension with life cover

• Generous holiday allowance

• Extra mile awards for outstanding work

• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling

• Employee voice – their Staff Council

• Recruitment referral scheme

They support and develop their staff by providing:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme

• Management training

• Trauma-informed care training

• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans

• Access to accredited qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid training and provision

• Access to counselling psychologists via our Psychology Service

If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you! 

Resettlement Support Worker 

Hampshire  

£23,775 rising to £25,027 plus excellent benefits 

Permanent 

Full Time (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm) 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?

Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you.

Our client has an opportunity for a Resettlement Support Worker to join their team supporting refugees to settle into the UK. 

You will help them to settle into their accommodation, access local services and reduce isolation. You will love helping others, have a listening ear and have the ability to adapt how you speak to suit your audience. You will be creative, find solutions to problems, and support refugees to feel safe in their new environment.

Some of your duties will include: 

• Implementing refugee needs assessments and risk management plans

• Supporting refugees with advice on housing and related matters

• Liaising with housing and other agencies on behalf of refugees

• Assisting with welfare benefit issues, helping source household goods via various schemes and utilising any funding available

• Supporting refugees liaising with gas & electricity suppliers and other suppliers as necessary

• Being a key contact for refugees when they are experiencing difficulty

• Working with interpreters, colleges, training agencies, employers, Job Centre plus to help the client have access to training, education, voluntary work, work experience

• Organising and encouraging refugee participation in the community

What you will bring: 

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with refugees.  Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as the role is based out in the community. 

You will have:

• Clear verbal and written English

• Good IT and keyboard skills

• Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate

• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role

• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation

• Have an interest and genuine concern for refugees, homelessness and related issues 

They reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Staff benefits, support and development 

Their benefits include:

• Pension with life cover

• Generous holiday allowance

• Extra mile awards for outstanding work

• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling

• Employee voice – their Staff Council

• Recruitment referral scheme

They support and develop their staff by providing:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme

• Management training

• Trauma-informed care training

• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans

• Access to accredited qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid training and provision

• Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service

If you want to make a real difference to our client’s lives, and work as part of a friendly, supportive team, they would love to hear from you!

Community Centre Assistant

Temporary

Part time hours - evenings

To start as soon as possible

£12.10 per hour

Our client

Morgan Hunt is working with a large Housing Association to recruit a temporary Community Centre Assistant for one of their award winning, health and wellbeing hubs locations in Old Trafford. The hub offers a wide range of facilities, community activities and services as well as 81 beautiful extra care apartments. The focus is on the local community and the people within it, where people can come to meet, eat, celebrate, collaborate, learn, and grow. A temporary need has arisen for Community Centre Assistant for a period of up to 2 months initially on a part time basis (4pm - 8pm), Monday to Friday.

The role - Community Centre Assistant

As a Community Centre Assistant, you will;

• Provide operational support to the day to day running of the community centre, including health and safety and customer support.
• You will provide a professional inclusive and customer focused service to the users of the community centre.
• Ensure centres are set up correctly in advance of bookings.
• Make sure the centre is clean and well-presented.
• Ensure hirers clear away at the end of a booking and leave the room ready for next user.
• Where relevant maintain schedules and records of building maintenance, reporting maintenance or repairs issues to the relevant team.
• Carry out health and safety checks and maintain appropriate records.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing the building when directed including evenings and weekends as required.
• Inspect community centres in accordance with procedures, maintain all associated registers and records and ensure all actions identified are rectified.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and teams, residents, and user groups to ensure effective, efficient and customer focused delivery of services relating to the centres.
• Ensure accurate and up to date records are kept using appropriate systems.

The candidate;

• Able to demonstrate experience of delivering customer focused services in a demanding, public facing environment.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.
• Good communication skills.
• Great customer service skills.
• A basic DBS is required for this role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Job Title: Temporary Lead Worker - Support Services

Assignment Duration: 8-12 weeks

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Pay: £16.40 - £20.00 per hour

Location: Pan London - Office based in Southwark

To Apply for this role, you must have an enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or one that is on the update service.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Floating Support Team Manager to oversee a vital service aimed at providing essential warp-around support to vulnerable residents who have experienced homelessness across Pan London. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to help clients access good quality private rented accommodation and plan for their long-term future.

Duties:

As a Temporary Lead Worker, you will play a crucial role in the support team by:

• Overseeing a case load of 30 clients with varying support needs.
• Organising weekly appointments with each client and providing personalised support.
• Writing clear and concise monthly and weekly reports to document client progress.
• Assisting clients with budgeting, financial management, and maintaining their tenancy.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to clients.
• Empowering clients to pursue hobbies, attend appointments, and seek opportunities for work, education, or training.
• Promoting independence and teaching life skills to enable clients to transition to an independent lifestyle.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong record and understanding of delivering effective support services to vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of key working and case working approaches, including penalisation agendas.
• Understanding of the complex issues contributing to homelessness and their impact on individual's lives.
• Experience in supporting and supervising casework practice.
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

If you feel the above opportunity is missing your application, then apply now!

Or refer someone! Each successful referral will earn yourself a £70 Love to Shop voucher!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Hostel Support Worker

Position Available: 2 Support Workers

Shift Pattern - 11-week rolling rota including weekends:

Early Shift: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Late Shift: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Appointment Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Length of Assignment: Minimum 3 months

Location: 50-bed hostel in Vauxhall

Pay: £14.40 + holiday pay = £16.14 per hour or £18.00 via umbrella company

Description:

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our social care client's team as Hostel Support Workers. This position involves providing vital support to individuals with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health difficulties, and criminal justice issues. Our clients, both men and women, often come with their faithful companions, and we accommodate a few dogs in the hostel.

Responsibilities:

• Key-working and case management for a caseload of 5 to 10 clients.
• Providing individualised support and guidance to residents, addressing their specific needs and challenges.
• Facilitating group activities and workshops within the communal spaces.
• Conducting regular check-ins and assessments to monitor progress and ensure the well-being of residents.
• Collaborating with external agencies and resources to offer comprehensive support services.
• Signposting clients to relevant programs and resources for their personal development and empowerment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly those with complex needs.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to issues related to substance misuse, mental health, and criminal justice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• A passion for supporting individuals on their journey towards independence and self-sufficiency.

Benefits:

• Immediate start with a minimum of 3 month's work.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment within a well-equipped facility.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Complex Needs Worker

Morgan Hunt are working in collaboration with a leading homelessness charity based in east London who are in search of a Complex Needs Worker to work with in their 35 bed service for clients who have been found recently rough sleeping in the borough and referred by street outreach teams and StreetLink.

Candidate requirements:

• Pro-actively work with a caseload of clients to assess their support needs and put in place well-being plans
• Ensure clients engaged at the service adequately safeguarded whilst at the service against any internal or external risk
• Referring clients to specialist external agencies including drug treatment services, community mental health teams, probation, immigration issues etc to ensure needs of the clients are met
• Partnership working with all clients to best ensure positive outcomes and providing advice and guidance around longer-term housing options for successful resettlement and ongoing support where necessary

Candidate Needs:

• Experience of casework delivery to a caseload of clients with complex support needs
• Experience of conducting needs and risk assessments and putting in place well-being plans
• Ability to present clients with re-housing options based on their support needs
• Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights
• Experience of referring and Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients
• Ability to work a shift rota including weekends (no night work required)
• A DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or registered to the online update service

If you're interested in this role, are available for interim work, and have the experience our client is seeking, please apply today.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.