Homeless Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Housing

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 7 days

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

£15.7 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Housing Support Worker role in Bow, E3 focuses on supporting homeless individuals with mental health and substance misuse challenges.
This position requires 12 weeks of commitment, working 40 hours per week on a 7-day rota, with early and late shifts.
The salary for this role is £15.70 per hour on a LTD basis or £13.38 per hour on a PAYE basis, which includes holiday pay.
Candidates should have experience in homelessness and supported housing services, particularly with individuals facing substance misuse and challenging behavior.
The role involves creating user-led support plans, managing a caseload, and facilitating group activities while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Housing Support WorkerBow, E3Homelessness & Susbtance Misuse focused Homelessness Service12 Weeks40 Hours£15.70 LTD / £13.38 PAYE (inc hol)This Housing Support Worker role in East London (E2) offers a chance to make a real difference by supporting individuals to stabilise their lives and prepare for independent living.THE ROLEYou will support homeless individuals with mental health and substance abuse challenges, helping them access appropriate services.

Create a safe and psychologically informed environment
Conduct assessments and develop user-led support plans
Provide high-quality support with life skills and appointments
Manage a caseload of key clients, including those with complex needs
Facilitate group activities
Liaise with internal and external partners
Monitor and report incidents, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety

THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within homelessness and supported housing services.

Experience working with individuals with substance misuse and challenging behaviour
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly
Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and personal care needs
Ability to assess risks and create user-led support plans
Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and service user involvement

THE CONTRACT40 Hours Per Week, Early & Late Shifts on 7-day Rota - 8:00 to 16:30 / 13:30 to 22:0012 Weeks, potential extension or permThe pay range for the role is £15.70 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £13.38 per hour, inclusive of holiday. HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call on to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

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