Floating Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Floating Support Worker

Location: Westminster, London

Job Type: Temporary (3-month cover)

Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM

Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and empathetic Floating Support Worker to join our team. As a Floating Support Worker you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive support to clients with complex needs, enabling them to maintain their tenancies and improve their overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 key clients, conducting regular key working sessions to develop and review SMART support plans
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement effective risk management plans to ensure the safety and well-being of clients
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns and incidents promptly, taking appropriate follow-up actions
• Provide housing advice and assistance to clients, supporting them in sustaining their tenancies
• Aid clients in accessing suitable courses or placements, facilitating their transition into work, education, or training
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to address client needs effectively
• Promote and contribute to the visibility of client recovery within the schemes and, when applicable, co-deliver activities
• Support clients in accessing healthcare services and improving their mental and physical health

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with homeless individuals with additional complex needs, including substance use and mental health challenges
• Demonstrated ability to help vulnerable individuals identify personal goals and support them through the process of change
• Experience managing challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
• Proven track record of working in partnership with various individuals and agencies to coordinate activities and achieve positive outcomes
• Non-judgmental approach to working with vulnerable populations
• Understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments and arrears
• Strong boundaries and the ability to develop and maintain respectful and professional relationships
• Familiarity with IT applications and basic keyboard skills, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective administrative management
• Previous experience in Floating Support is desirable

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.