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Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in East Hertfordshirewho are looking to appoint a Housing support workerfor the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 14.15 per hour umbrella
Job responsibilities
Provide one-on-one support to individuals experiencing homelessness or threatened with homelessness, reviewing their personalised housing plan (PHP) that has been created with the applicant and their housing options caseworker. Helping applicants that are owed a prevention or relief duty to take the reasonable steps in their PHP to find suitable accommodation and the steps that they should take and the council should take to prevent and relieve their homelessness.
Assist clients in accessing private rented and supported accommodation. Help them to access the relevant support services, such as health care and employment, and help them to engage with support services. Help clients with the completion of housing register applications, benefit claims, and other necessary help with documentation. Liaise with external agencies, including health care providers and charities, to ensure clients receive the support they need. Ensure accurate case notes are updated and records are kept in line with our legal duty and organisational requirements. Work in collaboration with other staff members and departments to improve service delivery and outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness.
This role will be working with a single homeless cohort, with a focus on people with multiple disadvantages. Working alongside the Housing Options case officers.
Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
