Homelessness Support Worker

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