Homeless Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time
Job Overview

This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with homelessness and substance abuse.

The Housing Support Worker will provide high-quality support to homeless individuals, helping them access appropriate services and stabilise their lives.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing user-led support plans, providing life skills support, managing a caseload, facilitating group activities, and liaising with internal and external partners.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to utilise their skills in a similar role within homelessness and supported housing services.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with substance misuse and challenging behaviour, ability to handle emergency situations calmly, understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and personal care needs.

They must also be able to assess risks and create user-led support plans, and possess knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and service user involvement.

Working Arrangements

This position involves 40 hours per week, worked on early and late shifts on a 7-day rota. The contract duration is 12 weeks, with potential extension or permanent employment.

The hourly pay rate for this role is £15.70 (LTD company rate) or £13.38 (PAYE inclusive of holiday).



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