Homeless Prevention Worker in Birmingham - CV-Library

Spirehouse Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker on behalf of a charity in the West Midlands.
The Opportunity:
To join a charity in the West Midlands on a short-term contract as a Homeless Support Worker. You shall be supporting individuals of Birmingham who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Please note: We shall not be accepting Care Workers or Health Care Assistants for this post, so need not apply.
The successful candidate will:
* Provide support to clients in a variety of ways, including community hubs around the city, via telephone and digital enquiries and through agency referrals
* Clear understanding and knowledge of housing management advice and guidance to clients
* Support clients to link in with appropriate services including GP, Mental Health or DWP where needed, booking appointments or making referrals where appropriate
* Provide information, advice and support to clients, signposting and referring them to internal and external services as appropriate
* Work in partnership with external services to increase awareness of the service to network with other stakeholders and build effective partnerships
Further information:
* 35 hours – Monday-Friday
* October/ November 2024 – Potential for extension
* Immediate interviews to be held along with starts
* £15.10 per hour paid via Umbrella
Requirements:
* Proven experience in supporting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
* Enhanced DBS dated within the last three years
Please apply for this role online or contact Kim Parsons at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals