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Floating Support Worker Needed in Lewisham/Southwark!Pay:拢15.83 + holiday pay = 拢17.74 or 拢20.40 umbrella per hour (pay increase imminent) Clients:Ex Homeless clients within their own tenanciesAssignment6 weeks with potential extensionHours:Full time 37.5 hours, 0900 - 17:00 - 5 days a week across Monday - FridayLocation:Lewisham & Southwark - Travel expenses incurred during shift times are covered, Office based in StockwellOur 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 positionDuties:路 Oversee a case load of 20 low to high needs clients in private rented accommodation路 Organising your week by booking appointments with each client路 Writing up the monthly and weekly reports using clear written communication路 Helping your clients with budgeting, advising around what they can afford and how to get the most out of their financial position路 Help each client obtain and maintain their tenancy, reporting any damages, help each client keep on top of their financial responsibilities路 Oversee and maintain a positive relationship between your client and their landlord路 Support clients emotionally 路 Empower you clients and encourage them to take up hobbies, attend appointments and apply for work, education, or training 路 Encourage your client to engage with the community路 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!Our referral scheme is back! Successful recommendations are rewarded with our voucher scheme!
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