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Domus Recruitment are working with our client based in Haringey who are looking for a Homelessness Project Worker at one of their Supported Housing services in the area. As a Project Worker, you will be responsible for providing practical support to individuals accommodated in various specialist accommodation services delivered by Haringey.
This opportunity is a contract until September 2023, with possible extension so candidates must be immediately available with a valid DBS.
Key Responsibilities of a Homelessness Project Worker:
- To manage telephone, email and face-to-face communication with people living in the accommodation services and relevant professionals.
- Provide non-judgemental and empathetic communication that recognises and reduces the distress & anxiety that people facing homelessness are likely to experience.
- Provide high-quality support, information and signposting to clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them & within a framework of active engagement, positive risk taking and person-centred planning.
- To carry out comprehensive client assessments, identifying priorities and ongoing need, risk and assets including establishing move on options.
Homelessness Project Worker Requirements:
- Ability to work shifts including evenings and weekends – 7 days a week.
- Personal experience or understanding of the issues affecting vulnerable homeless people or those at risk of homelessness.
- Understanding and commitment to working responsively to support individuals plan and realise their aspirations and strengths.
- Understanding of and commitment to following relevant safeguarding, Health & Safety and Domestic Violence policies.
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing service requirements.
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Ben Hole at Domus Recruitment.
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