Homeless Outreach Worker

Spirehouse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker on behalf of a Local Authority in Warwickshire.

The Opportunity:

To join a Local Authority in the West Midlands on a contract until March 2025 as a Homeless Support Worker. You shall be supporting individuals within the borough who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Please note: We shall not be accepting Care Workers or Health Care assistants for this post, so we need not apply.

The successful candidate will:

* Undertake sign-ups for temporary accommodation placements and ensure that the client understands all aspects and responsibilities of the licence / non-secure agreements

* Assist with the completion of HB claims, liaising with service users and Revenues & Benefits sections to ensure HB is in payment in a timely manner

* Engage with rent officers and council tax to support the reduction in any arrears through the provision of rent statements and the introduction of payment plans

* Assist with the completion of HomeChoice applications where required

* Undertake weekly or as appropriate welfare visits to clients within temporary accommodation to provide support, advice and guidance accommodation. Complete property inspections and update on the system, ensuring that all repairs are reported promptly and monitored to ensure timely completions.

* Liaise with internal colleagues, statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to ensure appropriate support to service users is provided once identified

Further information:

* Contract until at least March 2025 – Potential for a permanent contract

* Immediate interviews to be held along with starts

* £17.04 per hour paid via Umbrella

* 37 hours per working week (Monday – Friday)

Requirements:

* Proven experience in supporting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness

* Enhanced DBS dated within the last 3 years

* Must hold a valid UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle

Please apply for this role online or contact Kim Parsons at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals