Rough Sleep Support Worker

We’re Hiring – Rough Sleep Support Worker

Location: North Northamptonshire

Reference – SCS2067

Job Type: Temporary – Full-time

Pay Rate: £32 per hour

Working Pattern: On-site – 5 days per week

Driver: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

DBS: Enhanced DBS required

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rough Sleep Support Worker to join North Northamptonshire Council’s Rough Sleeping Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional to make a direct difference to people experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness and complex needs.

You will provide street outreach and housing-related support, helping individuals move from rough sleeping towards safe accommodation, stability and independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver proactive street outreach across North Northamptonshire.
• Engage with rough sleepers and build trusting, professional relationships.
• Complete risk assessments and support plans.
• Support individuals to access accommodation, healthcare, benefits, substance misuse and other specialist services.
• Provide housing-related support to people in temporary accommodation.
• Help individuals develop independent living skills and sustain accommodation.
• Support move-on into longer-term housing and prevent repeat homelessness.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Work closely with Housing, Adult Social Care, Health, Police, Hospitals, Prisons, landlords and voluntary sector partners.
• Support multi-agency meetings and crisis interventions where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and advocate for service users.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience supporting vulnerable adults.
• Experience working with homelessness, rough sleeping, housing support or complex needs.
• Experience of safeguarding, assessment and support planning.
• Knowledge or experience of mental health and/or substance misuse support.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to work independently within the community and engage individuals who may be difficult to reach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Availability to work on-site 5 days per week.

Required Documents:

To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• Enhanced DBS Certificate / DBS Registration Number
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join Us?

• Competitive £32 per hour pay rate
• Opportunity to work with North Northamptonshire Council
• Meaningful work supporting people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping
• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
• Access to further public sector opportunities

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About Supply Care Solutions:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.