Assessment and Move on Worker

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Haringey to assist with the appointment of an Assessment and Move on Worker on a 2.5-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 18.92- 24.93 per hour

Summary:

The Osborne Grove Assessment Centre provides 37 beds of off-street accommodation for rough sleepers with complex needs. As an Assessment and Move On Worker you will be responsible for undertaking detailed assessments of individuals accessing the service developing tailored move-on plans and supporting clients to secure appropriate longer-term housing options within 12 weeks. The role involves close collaboration with service users to address their individual needs promote harm reduction in relation to health and substance use and ensure that safety plans ID and benefits are in place. You will play a key role in supporting individuals with multiple disadvantages including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) while working in a supportive and flexible team environment on a rolling rota basis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough needs and risk assessments for all service users on entry to the service.
• Provide practical and emotional support to service users with complex needs including those with NRPF.
• Build strong professional relationships with statutory agencies voluntary organisations and housing providers to facilitate positive move-on outcomes.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities by identifying and responding to risks and concerns appropriately

Essentials:

• Educated to Level 3 (NVQ or equivalent) in Health & Social Care Housing or a related field
• Demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable adults rough sleepers or people with complex needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children procedures.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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