Homelessness Project Workers
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Job Summary
Summary
- This role is dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness by ensuring they have access to safe accommodation and appropriate services. The position involves collaboration with internal teams external agencies and service users to prevent homelessness manage temporary accommodation and promote pathways to sustainable housing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Case Management: Support service users in temporary accommodation ensuring their needs are assessed and addressed promptly.
- Housing Solutions: Assist clients in accessing permanent housing options and liaise with landlords housing associations and other providers.
- Advice & Guidance: Provide information on housing rights benefits and available support services.
- Risk Assessment: Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately in line with Council policies.
- Partnership Working: Collaborate with social services health professionals and voluntary organizations to deliver holistic support.
Requirements
- Experience:
- Experience working in housing homelessness services or social care.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
- Experience in liaising with multiple agencies and delivering person-centred support.
- Experience working in housing homelessness services or social care.
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation.
- Knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation.
- Qualifications:
- GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
- Relevant housing or social care qualification (desirable).
- Evidence of continuous professional development in housing or support services.
- GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
Additional Information
- Working Hours: 36 hours per week
- Location: Olive Morris Court
Required Skills:
To provide support and assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness ensuring they have access to safe accommodation and appropriate services. The role involves working collaboratively with internal teams external agencies and service users to prevent homelessness manage temporary accommodation and promote pathways to sustainable housing solutions
Required Education:
To provide support and assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness ensuring they have access to safe accommodation and appropriate services. The role involves working collaboratively with internal teams external agencies and service users to prevent homelessness manage temporary accommodation and promote pathways to sustainable housing solutions
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Primavera
- IT Project Management
- Microsoft Access
- Public Health
- Data Collection
- PMBOK
- Mobile Devices
- Maximo
- Prolog
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
