Homelessness Support Specialist

6 days ago


Tottenham, Greater London, United Kingdom DePaul Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Homelessness Support Specialist to join our team at DePaul. As a key member of our adult-focused service, you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures.
  • Lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service.
  • Work in partnership with multiple agencies, including statutory mental and physical health teams, substance misuse services, probation and DWP, to support the wellbeing of the residents, in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols.
  • You will involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in DePaul's wider community program of activities and client involvement opportunities.
  • Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations.

Requirements:

  • Experience of working with clients with mental health and substance misuse support needs.
  • Ability to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients.
  • Experience working in partnership with multi-agency teams, including social workers, drug/alcohol support services and mental health professionals.
  • A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

What We Offer:

  • A full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.
  • Ongoing support and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.


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