Homeless Outreach Officer - Chatham
Job Title: | Homeless Outreach Officer - Chatham |
Contract Type: | Temporary |
Location: | Other Locations |
Industry: | |
REF: | 945832 |
Job Published: | 3 months ago |
Job Description
Chatham
Umbrella Pay- £25 per hour
3 months initially
Monday to Friday, 37 hrs/week (required to work outside of standard office hours)
- Conduct outreach work across Medway to verify, engage and support rough sleepers
- Carry a case load of clients, ensuring they are effectively supported and this is followed up with support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments
- Identify the complex needs of vulnerable and high risk clients, which will include, substance misuse, alcohol dependence, mental health issues, offending and violent behaviour, anti-social behaviour and individuals involved in sex working, and making appropriate referrals to services
- Follow up individuals sleeping rough and liaise with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency reports and interventions
- Provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options
- Seek resettlement and move on options for long term rough sleepers
- Work in collaboration and partnership with stakeholders to investigate areas of known and new rough sleeping
- Keep and maintain accurate records of work
- Attend meetings, reviews and conferences where necessary
- Full UK Driving Licence and use of own car for work purposes is desirable
- Good level of general education (GCSE Grade A* - C) including Maths and English
- Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation such as the Housing Act 1996; Homelessness Code of Guidance; Protection from Eviction Act 1977; and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Experience of working with vulnerable people providing support, in the field of homelessness, housing related field or another support service
- Good working knowledge of outreach, accommodation projects and services that can help vulnerable people
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call 02085149110 mobile 07570 819 831
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