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We have a current opportunity for a Floating Young Person's Support Worker based in Warwickshire on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Warwickshire. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Title: Floating Young Person's Support Worker

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Warwickshire - Covering Nuneaton / Bedworth / Rugby

The organisation

In this Floating Young Person's Support Worker opportunity you will join a national charity whose purpose is to tackle homelessness for young people between the ages of 16-25.

Key responsibilities

In this Floating Young Person's Support Worker job, your responsibilities will include:

• Key working with young people to build successful and trusting relationships
• Keeping record of work done with clients in the form of support plans

Risk assessing individuals and ensuring safeguarding at all times

• Providing therapeutic support to the people and assisting them with life skills and providing housing related support

Skills & experience

• Experience working with children or young people and an ability to engage with this client group
• An understanding of the impacts of caring on young people and how to support them with this
• A genuine passion for working with vulnerable young people
• Flexible to work days / evening / weekends
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• A DBS check issued within the last 12 months and/or on signed up to the update service

Benefits

This role will start off as an Initial 12 week temporary period and then lead on to a 9 month FTC.

If you are interested in the position of job title in location, please apply with your up-to-date CV. No cover letter is required.

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.

Morgan Hunt are working with the wonderful Hertfordshire Mind Network on their search for Mental Healthcare Support Workers.

With their NightLight Crisis Service rapidly expanding, Hertfordshire Mind Network are on the search for passionate individuals to help support adults experiencing a crisis.

Providing a safe space for people in crisis, you will work closely with service-users providing a person-centred approach and encourage positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.

If you have a passion for the mental health sector and have worked within a public-facing role and have the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner, you will be considered for shortlisting.

The roles available require a driver with a vehicle. The roles are based around Watford, Stevenage and Ware. The roles are mixed shifts on a rolling rota.

Please get in touch with Amara Howe at Morgan Hunt to find out more.

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

I am currently looking for a Young People Support Worker to work within one of our charities based in Lewisham. Within the Young People Support Worker role you will be expected to work a rota with the shifts being 8.30am - 3.30pm, 11.00am - 8.00pm and 3.00pm - 10.30pm.

Responsibilities within the Yong People Support Worker role:

• Work with 5 young people to conduct key working sessions resulting in support plans
• Complete needs and risk assessments
• Helping Young People around independence and preparing them for Move on
• Ensuring there are no safeguarding concerns within the accommodation
• Supporting Young people around Work, education and employment
• Helping young people maximise income and benefits

For this role you will need an Enhanced DBS within a year or one that is on the update service.

If this sounds like something of interest or you know someone who may be interested, please do get in touch now!

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.

Morgan Hunt are working with the NSPCC on their search for a permanent Relationship Manager.

The Relationship Manager will work in creating partnerships with external partners, local stakeholders and communities.

Supporting the service, you will help by mapping stakeholders. Developing new and existing stakeholder relationships, you will identify and implement opportunities for NSPCC service delivery within local communities.

Building strong relationships is essential for this role, ensuring increase in reach and scope to future partners.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience of multi-agency working. You will have experience of the social care sector, ideally with experience working within children's and family services.

We're after someone with a strong passion for fighting for every childhood. Children always come first in the NSPCC and you should be able to demonstrate this passion in your interview.

The role is permanent, hybrid (London) and full time.

Please get in touch with Amara Howe at Morgan hunt to find out more.

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

Are you looking for a rewarding role within the charity sector? Then we may just have the right opportunity for you! A leading homelessness charity has contacted Morgan Hunt to recruit a Customer Service Officer for their rough sleeper helpline in Central London. You will be assisting the team with connecting people sleeping rough with the relevant services to support them.

The perfect candidate would have:

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate well over the phone
• Previous experience working with the homeless OR exposure to the social care sector
• The ability to maintain and build a positive rapport with the Local Authorities and Outreach services
• An enhanced DBS certificate which has been issued within the last year or is on the update service

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a high-quality telephone service and making sure both yourself and your team are portrayed in a professional manner
• Offering support to fellow volunteers who are on shift that may require your assistance. This includes holding one to one supervisions and looking after their health and safety whilst at work
• Take calls and be able to identify appropriate rough sleeper referrals gathering all the relevant information needed for either Local Authorities or Outreach teams to act upon
• Acknowledging where web and call referrals relate to those at risk of rough sleeping and recognising where these calls need to be escalated to higher authorities.

If this position has captured your interest, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us!

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.

We currently have an opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainement Project Worker on a part time basis (2 days per week however there can at times be opportunities to work more hours) for a small charity who work with young female survivors of sexual abuse. You will be helping to make a difference to their lives and to develop skills to build an independant life and a positive future. You will be helping young women who have experienced sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence to hold on to their own tenancies, providing one-to-one support and intervention.

The organisation provide a warm and welcoming environment for all of their staff and young women. The values of the charity Courage, Compassion and Connection run through every aspect of their attitude, approach and service provision. There are great opportunities for personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.

The main duties of the role are:

• To provide direct 1:1 support and psycho education around abuse (from a feminist perspective), homelessness and the impact on tenancy sustainment
• To provide trauma informed motivation and positivity to the young women to encourage personal development, Independence and change to the level they wish on a person centered and solution focused basis.
• To access and make referrals for additional practical supports both internal and external to maximize support and recovery.
• To provide support, information, advice and act as a consultant to staff in youth housing and homelessness departments and other relevant departments/services/agencies who are working with
  or likely to have contact with survivors of sexual abuse and TS4S young women
• To network with other agencies, establish referral pathways, partnerships, attend Local opportunities, forums, open days, events etc.

Essential Knowledge/Experience

• An understanding of Mens Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and ability to work from a feminist perspective in all aspects of role.
• A relevant qualification in counselling and/or Community Education, housing, Social Work or other related field.
• Holding or Working towards SVQ level3 Health and Social care or equivalent.
• At least 1 years' experience and skills in providing individual emotional/psychological support involving housing/homelessness and/or MVAWG
• An understanding of the links between sexual abuse/MVAWG and homelessness
• Experience of working directly and creatively with young people individually and in groups
• Ability to maintain a non-victim blaming, trauma informed and pro-active solution focused approach.
• Experience of liaising, networking and building relationships with other agencies
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people
• Ability to provide crisis intervention, safe plan and safeguard if required.

For this role access to a car is essential.

The closing date is 10th Feb & Interviews will be held on 16th Feb

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

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Birmingham -Edgbaston

Level 3 in Health and Social care required.

The organisation

In this Young Persons Support Worker opportunity based Birmingham, Edgbaston, you will join a national charity supporting 16-25 years old placed in temporary accommodation due to being homeless .

Key responsibilities of Young Persons Support Worker

• Key working with young people to build successful and trusting relationships
• Keeping record of work done with clients in the form of support plans
• Risk assessing individuals and ensuring safeguarding at all times
• Providing therapeutic support to the people and assisting them with life skills and providing housing related support

Skills & experience of a Young Persons Support Worker

• Experience working with children or young people and an ability to engage with this client group
• An understanding of the impacts of caring on young people and how to support them with this
• A genuine passion for working with vulnerable young people
• Flexible to work days / evening / weekends
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• A DBS check issued within the last 12 months and/or on signed up to the update service

If you meet the above criteria please apply for the role within.

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

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.

Homeless Assessment and Resettlement Worker

Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in South East London are looking for a Homeless Assessment and Resettlement Worker to work in a busy homeless assessment hub. Due to internal promotions within the service a position has become available to support the charity in the assessment and resettlement of homeless clients with complex support needs referred by street outreach teams.

Candidates for this role will need:

- Extensive housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/ acts

- Experience and knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act

- Experience of working with the homeless

- Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity

- Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options

DBS within 12 months of issue or on the online update service

Candidate duties:

- Caseworking a caseload of clients residing at the assessment hub

- Conducting needs and risk assessments and putting in place support plans

- Presenting clients with resettlement options

- Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights

- Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs

- Accurate recording of data onto CHAIN

- Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients

If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately.

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.

I am currently looking for a Housing Case Worker to join one of our clients based in Braintree. The role is specifically working within a shot gap accommodation service for Homeless people and families.

The Housing Case Worker role will be Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

For the Housing Case Worker position you will need experience within the following:

• Computer & Admin skills
• Knowledge of Housing/Welfare Benefits
• Sign posting to specialist agencies
• Ability to complete forms and referrals
• Liaising with local authorities
• Dealing with complaints

For this role you will need an Enhanced DBS that is within a year old or one that is on the update service.

If this role sounds like something of interest or you know someone who may be interested, please do get in touch now!

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.

I am currently looking for a Refuge Worker to join one of our clients services based in East London. The Refuge Worker role is on a rota Monday - Sunday. The shift pattern is 10.00am - 6.00pm and 2.00pm - 10.00pm. The occasional sleep in is also required which is 11.00pm - 11.00am.

Responsibilities for the Refuge Worker role:

• Completing and reviewing Support plans for the service users
• Reviewing risk assessments including risk-taking interventions
• Completing monthly key worker reports around progress and the goals of the service users
• Supporting service users to maintain their independence and well-being

For the Refuge Worker position you will need an Enhanced DBS within a year or one that is on the update service.

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.

Job Title: Outreach Worker
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Camden

Assignment: 3 months (possible extension)

Pay £13 - £17 per hour
Rota: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 or 06:00-14:00 - with occasional evening shifts to do street counts

We are looking for an Outreach Worker to join our Camden London based client's outreach team. This fantastic opportunity will see you joining a superb service which supports the rough sleeper community in Camden London. This is a very important position. You will not only be advising the street population on what options are available to them but also advising them on how to stay safe on the street and listen to any concerns they may have. Crucially you will be adding to the CHAIN database for this client group. This is a vital contribution to the work that this fantastic charity is doing in Camden London

If you crave influence and responsibility within a team, this is a role where your voice is not only heard but contributes towards quick, satisfying outcomes, providing rough sleepers with hope and a route away from the streets. Not only this but as an outreach worker you will work alongside other amazing likeminded individuals and agencies with the sole aim of reducing the number of people sleeping rough in Camden.

As an Outreach Worker you will:

• Supporting rough sleepers to access appropriate social care services and accommodation options
• Be a first response to referrals, carrying out needs and risk assessments with new rough sleepers
• Update assessments on rough sleepers already known to the team
• Regularly update the CHAIN database
• Find the best cause of action for each client's scenario
• Work alongside other agencies including, local authorities, health services, housing providers, the police and drug & alcohol services

To be successful you will need to:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and responsive to meet the needs of rough sleepers
• Have the confidence and ability to manage a caseload of complex clients
• Have the necessary IT skills to collect, collate and interpret data
• Be confident in representing our client at external meetings and with outside agencies
• You must have an enhanced, adult and child DBS check to apply for this post, if you need one, get in touch

If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is always a popular opportunity!

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.

Do you have lived experience of poor mental health? Have you experience using secondary care services? We need you.

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a mental health charity in North London who are looking for 4 Peer Practitioner's.

The 1 year FTC role is ideal for someone with a wide range of life experiences as you will be using a person-centred approach to build and develop a therapeutic relationship with clients referred to the service.

Carrying an active caseload, you will work with clients struggling with their mental health in order to determine their recovery needs. You will identify resources within the community, provide expert advice and support and facilitate support groups.

Lived experience can be varied but you must have accessed some form of therapy. This is so you can work with people who are currently struggling and use your experiences to relate to them. It is a wonderful role suitable for someone honest, friendly and approachable.

There are 4 vacancies available:

• 1 Part time Peer Practitioner (Adult)
• 2 Full time Peer Practitioner (Adult)
• 1 Full time Peer Practitioner (Young Adult)

In order to apply you must provide your CV and a personal statement discussing your lived experience to Amara at

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

This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 and subject to PVG disclosure checks.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Resource Worker based in Glasgow. This is ideally a FT role but the organisation would consider part time ie 2.5 or 3 days. You will be working for a "small and mighty" organisation with a team of dedicated hard working staff who have a high level of knowledge and who have massively improved the lives of many young women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse/exploitation or violence.

The main duties of the role are:

• To provide a crisis and emotional support service to survivors, 16-25 years, of childhood sexual abuse/exploitation, rape/sexual assault and/or other forms of sexual violence, including commercial sexual exploitation, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• To provide direct 1:1 emotional support and psycho education around abuse (from a feminist perspective) and links to homelessness that will prevent the repetitive cycles of homelessness and abuse YW experience by building the skills resources, resilience YW need to make their lives more manageable.
• To provide trauma informed motivation and positivity to the young women to encourage personal development, Independence and change to the level they wish on a person centered and solution focused basis.
• To access and make referrals for additional practical supports both internal and external to maximise support and recovery

Essential Experience/skills

• An understanding of Mens Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and ability to work from a feminist perspective in all aspects of role.
• A relevant qualification in counselling and/or Community Education, housing, Social Work or other related field.
• Holding or Working towards SVQ level3 Health and Social care or equivalent.
• At least 1 years' experience and skills in providing individual emotional/psychological support work involving CSA, MVAWG, or Trauma.
• Experience of working directly and creatively with young people individually and in groups
• Ability to maintain a non-victim blaming, trauma informed and pro-active solution focused approach.
• Experience of liaising, networking and building relationships with other agencies
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people
• High level interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communications.

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

Morgan Hunt are working with the NSPCC on their search for a permanent Relationship Manager.

The Relationship Manager will work in creating partnerships with external partners, local stakeholders and communities.

Supporting the service, you will help by mapping stakeholders. Developing new and existing stakeholder relationships, you will identify and implement opportunities for NSPCC service delivery within local communities.

Building strong relationships is essential for this role, ensuring increase in reach and scope to future partners.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience of multi-agency working. You will have experience of the social care sector, ideally with experience working within children's and family services.

We're after someone with a strong passion for fighting for every childhood. Children always come first in the NSPCC and you should be able to demonstrate this passion in your interview.

The role is permanent, hybrid (London) and full time.

Please get in touch with Amara Howe at Morgan hunt to find out more.

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