Rough Sleeper Resettlement Worker
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,774.81 to £24,774.81 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ForHousing |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
This role is known internally as “Somewhere Safe to Stay Worker.”
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Housing Managed Contract, you’ll support customers accessing the Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub at the start of their pathway to rehousing. You’ll implement a triage process, complete assessments of needs, and create support plans for customers.
Why ForHousing?
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline
What you’ll be doing:
• Engaging with customers who are exiting sleeping rough.
• Completing customer triage to determine level of need, and signposting to support services
• Carrying out assessments with customers and developing personal support plans
• Undertaking needs and risk assessments with customers
What we’re looking for:
• NVQ Level 2/3 in social care, or equivalent, would be ideal
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of homelessness legislation and practice
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application numbers.
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Housing Managed Contract, you’ll support customers accessing the Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub at the start of their pathway to rehousing. You’ll implement a triage process, complete assessments of needs, and create support plans for customers.
Why ForHousing?
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline
What you’ll be doing:
• Engaging with customers who are exiting sleeping rough.
• Completing customer triage to determine level of need, and signposting to support services
• Carrying out assessments with customers and developing personal support plans
• Undertaking needs and risk assessments with customers
What we’re looking for:
• NVQ Level 2/3 in social care, or equivalent, would be ideal
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of homelessness legislation and practice
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application numbers.
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