Homelessness Support Worker in Walsall, West Midlands (County)

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Rough Sleeper Support Worker to join Walsall Council on a temporary basis for 12 months. This role involves supporting vulnerable homeless adults, former rough sleepers and individuals with complex needs to prevent repeat homelessness and promote independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out outreach across Walsall to locate rough sleepers and follow up on referrals.

• Complete holistic risk and needs assessments and develop support and risk management plans.

• Support service users with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse and offending histories.

• Help individuals develop life and social skills to improve independence and confidence.

• Support service users to access settled accommodation and maintain their tenancies.

• Provide regular support sessions and respond to crisis situations.

• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of service users.

• Support individuals to access relevant services, education, training and employment opportunities.

• Assist with benefit claims to maximise service users' income.

• Arrange and accompany service users to appointments where required.

• Maintain accurate records, support plans and outcome reports.

Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a housing, homelessness or support work setting.

• Knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable people, including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and offending.

• Understanding of housing legislation, welfare rights and debt management.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work use are essential.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity.