Floating Support Worker

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our client is recruiting a Floating Support Worker to support clients across London. The service provides flexible, housing-related support to help individuals maintain their independence and sustain their accommodation, regardless of tenure type.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shifts: Between 08:00 - 18:00 (core hours 10:00 - 16:00)
• Temporary: approx. 2 months
• £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay)

Please note: This is a hybrid role. You will be based from the Vauxhall office and work across the community, supporting clients in their own homes. The role involves lone working and requires a minimum of 3 days per week working in the community.

Key requirements:

• Manage a caseload of up to 27 clients, delivering regular key work sessions and reviewing support plans
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans
• Provide housing advice, tenancy support and advocacy where required
• Support clients to develop independent living, budgeting and household management skills
• Assist clients moving into permanent accommodation, including property bids, viewings and resettlement
• Liaise with local authority housing teams and landlords
• Identify, report and follow up safeguarding concerns and incidents
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to maximise support and resources
• Support clients to access community activities that promote independence
• Help clients access education, training and employment opportunities
• Contribute to office duties and the drop-in service
• Maintain accurate client records in line with policies and procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of floating support
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use, homelessness and offending
• Understanding of budgeting, benefits, rent arrears and housing options
• Experience providing person-centred support to vulnerable clients with complex needs
• Ability to complete high-quality needs assessments and risk management plans
• Ability to liaise effectively with partner agencies and service providers
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment
• Ability to work within a strengths- and recovery-based approach to promote independence
• Competent IT skills, including accurate record keeping, emails and report writing

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.