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he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in- Send daily occupancy lists to the council- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completedTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments- Effective collaborative working- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cheadle, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-08-04 12:27:36
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: Our women's justice services support women in the criminal justice system, women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and women who may struggle with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol.
We offer a range of help, including emotional and practical support, including one-to-one risk and needs assessments, trauma-informed program sessions, like skills and finding safe accommodation.
We support women to cope with difficult circumstances and plan a safer future. Job Role Job Title: Women's Justice WorkerPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £25,268.25Closing date: Wednesday 6th August 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you? We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for supporting homeless women who suffer from multiple disadvantage and are experienced in providing wrap-around support for homeless women where multi-agency working is key.
The post holder will also support and divert women from offending behaviour.
Experience of holding an active caseload is important along with knowledge of case management systems.
The Role: The Women's Justice Worker will provide assertive outreach support for women aged 18 and over, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
They will work across the Black Country to identify vulnerable women and provide effective support to address their homelessness.
This support will include daytime community outreach and co-location with partnership agencies to offer an integrated approach to supporting vulnerable women.
A large part of the role will consist of evening/nighttime outreach work, travelling to ‘hotspot' areas for homelessness/sex work, and winter night-shelters.
IIn addition to this, the Women's Justice Worker will provide holistic support to women with multiple needs who have experienced the criminal justice system. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination,on we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
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Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £25268.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-23 17:44:59
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The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (average), working across Monday - Sunday on a two week rota of waking night shifts (9:30PM - 8AM).
Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 month, with the possibility of extension.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols- Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition- Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings- Maintain clear, accurate records- Manage the security of the buildingPlease note; this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system- Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Durham, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-23 15:02:21
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Responsibilities:
To arrange emergency, temporary accommodation placements and make appropriate referrals into supported accommodation, ensuring all placements and referrals are carried out in a timely manner, making the best use of all available housing stock at all times.
To make offers of properties in line with Housing legislation and make robust decisions to discharge duty where necessary that will withstand legal scrutiny.
Arrange emergency accommodation on behalf of other services, including Children's Social Services and Adult Social Care as and when required
Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers, identify highest priority households to be put forward for Direct Lets to prevent and relieve homelessness.
To ensure high quality offers, suitability and discharge of duty decisions are made in a timely manner relating to offers of properties (temporary accommodation & private rented properties)
To work proactively to find an appropriate housing solution to bring the ‘relief'/ full housing duty to an end
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines so that accommodation is allocated based on need and all offers of accommodation are suitable
Proactively contribute to the action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation by monitoring and maximising move on opportunities from temporary accommodation and supported housing.
Ensure accurate records are maintained of those in all types of emergency, temporary and supported housing, maintaining statistical information for local and central government statistical returns
Required
Must have current Basic DBS.
Must have working knowledge of Part 7, S193, S188 and Discharge of Duty.
Willingness to undertake home visits which are effective and take into account health and safety requirements.
Flexible and proactive, with a commercially-minded approach to developing services and sustaining relationships with landlords.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri) ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £19 - £20.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:17:00
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Purpose
To provide a comprehensive high quality homeless prevention, support and advice service to all rough sleepers in Lewisham.
To provide an assessment service to rough sleepers presenting to ascertain what duties are owed to them and what alternative housing options are available to them.
To act as a key worker to allocated rough sleepers, working alongside Housing Solution Officers to ensure Personal Housing Plans are in place and up-to-date, taking them through the actions of their personal housing plans and ensuring each step towards permanent housing is completed.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in relation to rough sleepers as required to enable the delivery of a flexible and responsive housing needs service that can effectively meet changing demands and customer pressures.
To focus on engaging rough sleepers into services using an outreach approach, and working in close partnership with London Street Rescue, NSNO Hub's and other funded and voluntary rough sleeping Initiative services.
To keep up to date, clear, accessible and accurate casework and data records and report on performance as required.
To keep up to date, clear, accessible and accurate casework and data records and report on performance as required.
Signpost or reconnecting identified rough sleepers to area of local connection.
To support rough sleepers maximize their income through supporting them to make applications and encourage them to attend required DWP and medical appointments.
Responsibilities
To resolve rough sleeping within the borough through the provision of confidential and impartial advice and information to identified rough sleepers that have either been identified by Outreach services or are in placement in any rough sleeper assistance scheme.
To actively and positively promote and deliver the housing solutions agenda identifying appropriate housing options for rough sleepers and utilising the tools available for rough sleepers that will resolve their accommodation problems and reduce the need for the provision of temporary accommodation within agreed timeframes.
To provide advice to customers in respect of the obligations under PtVI and PtVII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Localism Act 2011.
To fully investigate the circumstances of rough sleepers in Lewisham and to determine in accordance with current legislation, case law and the Code of Guidance 2006 what duty the authority owes to them and to issue legally robust S184 decision letters accordingly.
To maintain detailed, accurate case notes and reports, update computerised records, conduct correspondence and respond to enquiries as required to efficiently progress cases to resolution.
To provide advice and practical assistance (including keyworking and hand holding) to rough sleepers to ensure a successful and suitable housing outcome in line with resources.
To provide information about support, debt counseling and money advice services to rough sleepers in rent or mortgage arrears including advice on the availability of welfare benefits and prioritizing debts, referring people to the DWP, Housing Benefit Service or CAB as appropriate.
Where necessary to provide advice and practical support on “being a good tenant” and finding accommodation to lower needs rough sleepers in order for them to help themselves secure accommodation.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of vulnerable rough sleepers in respect of their support and housing related needs including the risk to themselves and others.
To develop and maintain a sound knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable single customers presenting for assistance including physical and mental health, substance misuse, offending, learning disabilities, independent living skills, education, training and employment needs.
To make appropriate referrals to supported accommodation services for vulnerable clients and ensure that a move on pathway is developed for each rough sleeper as required.
To liaise with other statutory services and third sector services as appropriate who may owe a duty or be able to assist rough sleepers under legislation other than the homelessness acts, or under the borough's rough sleeper strategy.
Requirements
Enhanced DBS
Knowledge of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons under Part V1 and Part V11 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 & Localism Act 2011.
Experience with working with rough sleepers or any other comparable marginalized or vulnerable group.
Knowledge of the Code of Guidance issued by the Dept for Communities & Local Government for local authorities 2006.
Knowledge of all relevant case law pertaining to homelessness and its application particular to the Single Homeless Client Group.
Experience of keyworking, care planning and giving practical support to vulnerable clients in resolving their homelessness.
Detailed working knowledge of the welfare benefit system and its application.
Detailed working knowledge of other agencies, both statutory and voluntary providing relevant advice and assistance to customers under alternative legislation and in all forms of tenure.
Knowledge of the housing problems and the available solutions for rough sleepers.
Special Circumstances
Required to deliver the housing needs service at different locations and offices
Required to work outside of normal office hours in times of high customer demand
Required to deliver out reach surgeries and conduct home visits
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)
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Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £20 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-10 10:00:13
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he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in- Send daily occupancy lists to the council- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completedTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments- Effective collaborative working- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bishop Auckland, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-06-30 14:48:44
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We are looking for an Adult's Senior Social Worker and AMHP combined to join a Mental Health and Homelessness Team.
This role requires an AMHP qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience in an AMHP position.
About the team
This team works to help with both safeguarding adults throughout the borough during mental health crisis and working directly with the homeless population in the borough to improve social inclusion and ensure positive change.
The AMHP position works in collaboration with police and other agencies across the borough to ensure service users with mental health concerns are aided in the best way possible.
This role involves supervising 6 Social Workers and offering advice and guidance when needed.
About you
Experience as an AMHP is essential as well as experience supervising staff.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred but not essential to this role.
What's on offer?
£40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Ability to work as an AMHP and supervise staff
Great opportunity to work in a specialist role
Hybrid working available
An opportunity to further enhance your AMHP experience
Immediately available
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-06-26 16:43:02
