Floating Support Worker - South London

Floating Support Worker Needed in Lewisham/Southwark!



Pay:

£16.63 + holiday pay = £18.64 or £21.40 umbrella per hour (pay increase imminent)

Clients:

Ex Homeless clients within their own tenancies

Assignment

6-8 weeks with potential extension

Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours, 0900 - 17:00 - 5 days a week across Monday - Friday

Location:

Lewisham & Southwark - Travel expenses incurred during shift times are covered, Office based in Stockwell




Our social care client needs a Floating Support Worker to provide housing related support to vulnerable ex homeless clients, to ensure they maintain their tenancy and get them ready for an independent lifestyle. You will be supporting 30-39 clients across Lewisham & Southwark London boroughs, the frequency of how often you will need to visit each service user will depend on their level of need. So, this is a great opportunity to be out in the community supporting those who need your advice and guidance most!

The clients themselves have a variety of support needs ranging from low to high, all of which are ex-rough sleepers and have a variety of support needs including substance misuse, mental health issues and low independence. You will be helping them improve and obtain accommodation and gain the skills and knowledge they need to maintain a property and live an independent life. You will need to demonstrate patience, perseverance, and motivation to really get the best out of your case load, in this social care position

Duties:

· Oversee a case load of 20 low to high needs clients in private rented accommodation

· Organising your week by booking appointments with each client

· Writing up the monthly and weekly reports using clear written communication

· Helping your clients with budgeting, advising around what they can afford and how to get the most out of their financial position

· Help each client obtain and maintain their tenancy, reporting any damages, help each client keep on top of their financial responsibilities

· Oversee and maintain a positive relationship between your client and their landlord

· Support clients emotionally

· Empower you clients and encourage them to take up hobbies, attend appointments and apply for work, education, or training

· Encourage your client to engage with the community

· Promote independence and teach life skills

If you feel that you have the relevant expertise and skills to tackle this role? do you feel that you are the person to help mentor and guide these vulnerable individuals? Then contact Morgan Hunt now! Our social care client needs YOU!

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